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The concept of consistent care across the entire health care team from first
patient contact to patient discharge is called:
The continuum of care
Which of the following would indicate that the endotracheal tube is NOT in the
trachea?
Absence of an end-tidal CO2 waveform
After spiking a bag of IV fluid for the paramedic, the EMT notices that the drip
chamber is too full. The EMT should:
Invert the IV bag and squeeze the drip chamber
You are at a mass-casualty scene and in the process of organizing a group to be
responsible for ongoing patient care. In order for the group to be successful:
Individuals have an understanding of how the group will accomplish its goals
If a problem with a team member is not directly or immediately impacting patient
care, the team leader should:
Discuss the problem after the call
You are attending to a 68-year-old female patient in cardiac arrest. An ALS
provider arrives shortly after you do and the transfer of care is made. The ALS
provider asks that you assist in the endotracheal intubation. As part of this
process, you may be required to: