What Are Some of the Most Important Critical Decisions an EMT

question 24

Multiple Choice

What are some of the most important critical decisions an EMT can make on the scene of a serious trauma?

• A) Determining patient priority, amount of time on-scene, and hospital transport decision
• B) Whether to await ALS care on-scene or begin BLS transport
• C) Load and go versus stay and play
• D) Physiological determinants, anatomic criteria, and mechanism of injury

Recognize the signs and effects of neuroadaptation in the context of psychoactive drug use.

Understand the role and impact of depressants on neural activity and body functions.

Describe the process and effects of withdrawal from addictive substances or behaviors.

Identify the characteristics and consequences of addiction to drugs and certain behaviors.

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Definitions:

Imaginal Primes

Stimuli that evoke vivid mental images intended to influence perception or behavior.

Space Of Projection

Space of projection refers to a conceptual or physical area where ideas, feelings, or visual representations are projected or made manifest.

Memory Links

Connections formed in the brain between different pieces of stored information, facilitating recall and understanding.