How Should the EMT Respond When First Making Contact with an Alert

question 23

Multiple Choice

How should the EMT respond when first making contact with an alert and oriented patient complaining of chest pain?

• A) "Did you call for an ambulance? I am here to help."
• B) "I am an EMT. Do you want to go to the hospital?"
• C) "I am here to help you. Do you have chest pain?"
• D) "My name is Charles Smith, and I am an EMT. Can I help you?"

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