Of the following parenteral routes of medication administration, the knowledgeable AEMT recognizes the slowest relative rate of absorption would be from:
A) subcutaneous (SC) injection.
B) intramuscular (IM) injection.
C) intravenous (IV) bolus.
D) intraosseous (IO) bolus.
A
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a. degree to which a joint can stretch. b. capacity of joint restraints to prevent motion beyond a normal range. c. ability of the joint structures to displace from a neutral position. d. effect of hyaline cartilage to lubricate a joint during joint motion.
Which of the following indicates severe intra-abdominal trauma?
A) High BP and altered LOC B) Abdominal distension C) Bruising of the genitalia D) Crepitus of the lower ribs
On average, how many youth homicides occur each day in the United States?
A) 11 B) 16 C) 26 D) 36
When controlling the scene of an emergency involving damaged power poles and downed electrical wires, the EMT must remember to:
A) use nonconductive implements to make a safe path to victims. B) render the scene safe before entering the danger zone. C) request appropriate personnel to cut the power source. D) use double-thickness gloves to insulate the body from electrocution.