Over the Radio, Medical Direction Has Given the Following Order

question 30

Multiple Choice

Over the radio, medical direction has given the following order for an unstable patient you suspect of having a heart attack: "have the patient chew four baby aspirin, each one at 81 mg, and transport as soon as possible." You would show reception of this order by stating:

• A) "copy … we will administer the aspirin as ordered and begin immediate transport"
• B) "copy … we will start transport and administer 324 mg of aspirin enroute"
• C) "copy … we will have the patient chew four baby aspirin, each one at 81 mg and transport ASAP"
• D) "copy Dr. Markowitz … we will follow the orders as received and transport to your facility"

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