EMT 101

1. In contrast to the assessment of a trauma patient, assessment of a medical patient: a. Is focused on the nature of illness the patient’s chief complaint and his or her symptoms b. Almost exclusively focuses on physical signs that indicate the patient is experiencing a problem c. Requires a thorough head-to-toe exam that involves a detailed assessment of all body systems d. Is not as complex for the EMT because most patients typically present with classic symptoms 2. Which of the f...

1. In contrast to the assessment of a trauma patient, assessment of a medical patient: a. Is focused on the nature of illness the patient’s chief complaint and his or her symptoms b. Almost exclusively focuses on physical signs that indicate the patient is experiencing a problem c. Requires a thorough head-to-toe exam that involves a detailed assessment of all body systems d. Is not as complex for the EMT because most patients typically present with classic symptoms 2. Which of the f...