Which of the following best describes independent purchasing?

Direct purchasing
Group purchasing
Wholesale purchasing
All of the above


Direct purchasing

Rationale: Independent purchasing is best described as direct purchasing, since it is done directly between the purchaser and the supplier, on an independent basis.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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The pediatric assessment triangle (PAT) is designed to:

A. rapidly identify the general category of a child's physiologic condition. B. provide a mechanism for rapidly assessing the child from head to toe. C. determine whether or not you need to perform a "hands-on" assessment. D. be used in place of the initial assessment of a sick or injured child.

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A patient who has just been raped states that she will not go with you to the hospital until she showers and cleans herself up. As an EMT, what is your best response?

A) "You may shower, but you must then go with us to the emergency department." B) "If you shower, you will destroy evidence needed to help identify the rapist." C) "Instead of showering, I will clean the wounds with sterile water on the way to the hospital." D) "Showering will only delay the care that you can get at the hospital, including medications for pain."

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Symptoms of ________, or high blood sugar, include dry mouth, intense thirst, muscle weakness, and blurred vision. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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