You Are Interviewing a Prospective Candidate for the Position of EMT

question 74

Multiple Choice

You are interviewing a prospective candidate for the position of EMT with your service. During the interview, you ask the applicant to describe the purpose of the primary assessment. Which statement best describes that purpose?

• A) "To establish a chief complaint and gather the past medical history."
• B) "To determine if the patient's vital signs are stable."
• C) "Identify and treat life-threatening conditions."
• D) "Perform an exam focused on the patient's chief complaint."

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