Which laboratory test would be most helpful in differentiating iron-deficiency anemia from anemia of chronic disease?

a. Hemoglobin
b. Serum iron
c. Percent transferrin saturation
d. Serum transferrin receptor


Correct Answer: D

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Your patient is a 48-year-old male who has n exposed to a toxic powder that can be absorbed through the skin. Which of the following measures should be taken by the EMT?

A) Brush off the powder and flush the patient's skin with copious amounts of water. B) Flush the patient's skin with copious amounts of water. C) Wipe the powder away with a damp cloth. D) Brush off the powder and flush the patient's skin with a solution of baking soda and water.

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A patient presents with skin that is cool to the touch. The EMT shows he understands this condition when he states:

A) "This would appear to indicate a problem with the circulation of blood." B) "The patient must have an infection somewhere in his body." C) "We should check his breath sounds; he probably has a lung infection." D) "The patient most likely has a past medical history of hypertension."

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Compare two of the six documentation guidelines for amount and/or complexity of data. How are these two documentation guidelines different from one another? Be sure to utilize examples where appropriate in the comparison

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following best describes how the augmented leads are recorded?

a. Before the bipolar b. After the precordial leads c. After the bipolar leads

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