Which of the Following Aspects of an Emergency Medical Services

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following aspects of an emergency medical services system is most indicative that EMS providers are prepared to provide emergency care to children?

• A)Placement of small stretchers in emergency vehicles
• B)Lists of hospitals in the area that treat children
• C)Staff education related to assessment and treatment of children of all ages
• D)Pediatric-sized equipment and supplies

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Definitions:

Plasma

The liquid component of blood in which the blood cells are suspended, consisting mainly of water, proteins, electrolytes, and nutrients.

RBCs

Red blood cells, responsible for carrying oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and returning carbon dioxide back to the lungs.

WBCs

White Blood Cells, components of the blood involved in protecting the body against both infectious disease and foreign invaders.

Aplastic Anemia

A blood disorder characterized by the bone marrow's failure to produce enough new blood cells, leading to fatigue and higher risk of infections.