No EMS System Should Be Without Which of the Following

question 45

Multiple Choice

No EMS system should be without which of the following items?

• A) An independent communication system
• B) One reserve ambulance for every active ambulance in the fleet
• C) A large network of volunteers
• D) A disaster plan

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Definitions:

Fluid And Electrolyte Status

A medical assessment of the balance of water and minerals in the body, important for maintaining bodily functions.

Insensible Fluid Loss

Fluid loss that is not easily measured, such as through evaporation from the skin and exhalation from the lungs.

Air-fluidized Bed

A therapeutic bed filled with tiny ceramic beads, which acts like a fluid when air is blown through it, reducing pressure on the skin and aiding in the healing of certain types of wounds.

Slight Disorientation

A minor disturbance in orientation, affecting a person's sense of direction, time, or identity.