While Assisting a Paramedic to Start an IV on a Critical

question 42

Multiple Choice

While assisting a paramedic to start an IV on a critical patient, he asks you to set up the IV bag with a "mini drip" administration set. Which one of the following administration sets should you use?

• A) 10 drop/mL set
• B) 15 drop/mL set
• C) 20 drop/mL set
• D) 60 drop/mL set

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Definitions:

Affective Action

Behavior driven by emotions and feelings rather than rational calculations or societal norms.

Means-ends Rationality

A decision-making process where actions are planned to achieve specific goals, emphasizing efficiency and the logical selection of means.

Value Rationality

A type of action motivated by beliefs in the inherent value of certain ethical, aesthetic, or religious convictions, irrespective of potential outcomes.

Collective Action

A process where individuals come together to achieve a common objective, often overcoming personal self-interest for the good of the community.