Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Intermediate Practice Exam

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A 42-year-old man was splashed in the eye by a corrosive substance. Medical control orders you to irrigate the patient's eye with 2 liters of sterile saline. How many milliliters is this?

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The correct answer is: 2,000

The correct answer is based on understanding the relationship between liters and milliliters in metric measurements. One liter is equivalent to 1,000 milliliters. Therefore, when you have 2 liters and need to convert it to milliliters, you multiply the number of liters by 1,000. Thus, 2 liters multiplied by 1,000 milliliters/liter equals 2,000 milliliters. This is a straightforward conversion that reflects the need for precise measurements in medical scenarios, such as the irrigation of a corrosive substance from the eye. Accurate dosing in milliliters is critical in ensuring that the patient receives the right amount of irrigation fluid to effectively flush the eye and minimize damage.