When Should the EMT Evaluate the Need for Standard Precautions

question 18

Multiple Choice

When should the EMT evaluate the need for Standard Precautions?

• A) An evaluation should be made throughout the call.
• B) An evaluation should be made once a general impression of the patient has been formed.
• C) An evaluation should be made before arrival on-scene.
• D) No evaluation is ever needed, since the precautions are the same for every call.

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