Which One of the Following Statements Best Indicates an Understanding

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements best indicates an understanding of the prehospital role in caring for the patient in shock?

• A) "The job of the EMT is to recognize that a person is in shock and get him or her to the hospital so treatment can be started."
• B) "Because shock is a life-threatening condition, it is important that the EMT identify the exact cause so the proper care can be given."
• C) "If shock is in the compensatory or early stage, it is not yet life-threatening and the EMT can take his time in assessing and treating the patient."
• D) "Since shock is best treated in the hospital, the EMT should provide care to maintain perfusion to the vital organs and transport."

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Definitions:

Interneurons

Neurons within the brain and spinal cord; they communicate internally and process information between the sensory inputs and motor outputs.

Sensory Neurons

Neurons that transmit sensory information from the body's periphery to the central nervous system.

Sensory Neurons

These are nerve cells that are responsible for converting external stimuli from the environment into internal electrical impulses.

Peripheral Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that consists of the nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and spinal cord, connecting the CNS to limbs and organs.