EMT Practice Test

Category - EMT-Basic

To ensure there are no misunderstandings over the radio, it is best to use plain English. However, what is often used instead?
  1. Abbreviations
  2. Jargon
  3. Codes
  4. All of the above
Explanation
Answer: C - To ensure there are no misunderstandings over the radio, it is best to use plain English. However, codes are often used instead. Codes are useful in shortening air time and to provide for patient confidentiality, but they must be understood by everyone within the system if they are to have value.
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