When Assessing and Treating a Traumatically Injured Female in Her

question 19

Multiple Choice

When assessing and treating a traumatically injured female in her third trimester of pregnancy, the EMT must remember that:

• A) immobilization to a long spine board increases her risk for vomiting.
• B) the maternal heart rate naturally decreases as the due date approaches.
• C) care for the baby will come from caring for the mother.
• D) an increase in blood volume makes her naturally resistant to shock.

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Definitions:

Managers

Professionals responsible for planning, leading, organizing, and controlling resources to achieve organizational goals.

Empowerment

Empowerment refers to the process of giving individuals or groups the authority, resources, and confidence to take control of their own decisions and actions.

Exercise Power

The act of utilizing authority or influence over others to make decisions or enforce actions.

Organization

A structured group of people working together to achieve common goals through coordinated efforts.