The EMT's First Priority When Managing a Patient That Has

question 36

Multiple Choice

The EMT's first priority when managing a patient that has been exposed to a poisonous substance is:

• A) identify the poison.
• B) induce vomiting.
• C) perform a primary assessment.
• D) administer activated charcoal.

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