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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Definitions:

Spanish-American-Cuban-Filipino War

Another term for the Spanish-American War of 1898, highlighting the involvement and impact on Cuba and the Philippines.

Frontier Thesis

A theory proposed by historian Frederick Jackson Turner which argues that the American character and society have been shaped by the challenges and opportunities of the frontier.

American Character

American character refers to the traits, attitudes, and cultural attributes commonly associated with the American people and their society.

Continental Frontier

Refers to the outward expansion of European-American settlements across the North American continent, pushing the frontier westward from the 17th to the 19th centuries.