Question

based on your reading of the following, what kind of assistance can a paramedic provide that an emt cannot? when the primary purpose is transportation of injured or ill patients from a scene, an ambulance staffed with emt basic life support, or bls. if the emergency medical personnel must inject medicine or administer intravenous sal advanced life support, als or medic unit, is required.

○ start an iv

○ cpr

○ immobilize spinal injuries

○ wrap a sprained ankle

Explanation:

The text says EMTs provide basic life support (BLS) like CPR, immobilizing spinal injuries, or wrapping sprains. Paramedics (ALS) can inject medicine or administer intravenous (IV) solutions, so starting an IV is a paramedic's unique task.

Answer:

A. start an IV