Which of the following is considered a high-risk situation in which the EMT should be cautious about the use of abbreviations an
d acronyms?A. During a patient hand-off reports.B. During conversations with fellow EMTs.C. While preparing for a recertification exam.D. When making study flashcards.
since EMTs are groups of health professionals such as doctors, nurses, paramedics that treat patients affected by an emergency or disaster. They come from governments, charities , militaries and international organizations. Moreover, among EMT¨s duties during and after an emergency medical situation may include: Evaluating a patient
, quickly determining a treatment plan
, offering life support or first-aid to patients
, relaying important medical information about patients to medical staff after transport and ,specially, filling out reports about the treatment performed
. For these reasons an EMT should be cautious about the use of abbreviations and acronyms.
