Which of the Following Describes the BEST Guideline for Paramedics

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the BEST guideline for paramedics to follow to protect themselves from physical violence?

• A) Obtain a permit and carry a firearm.
• B) Wear body armor when dispatched on suspicious calls.
• C) Retreat from the scene if threatened, even if it means leaving the patient behind.
• D) Learn techniques of self-defense.

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Definitions:

Adult Male

A human male who has attained physical and sexual maturity, typically over the age of 18.

Hemoglobin

A protein in red blood cells responsible for transporting oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.

Erythrocyte

Erythrocytes, or red blood cells, are the most abundant type of blood cell, primarily responsible for carrying oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and bringing carbon dioxide back to the lungs for expulsion.

Neutrophil

Neutrophils are a type of white blood cell that play a critical role in the body's defense against infection by engulfing and digesting pathogens.