A patient in early shock informs the EMT that that he has had severe diarrhea and vomiting over the past four days. Given this history, the EMT should recognize the pathophysiology of the shock as:

A) loss of red blood cells.
B) decreased formed elements in the blood.
C) leakage of the capillaries.
D) loss of plasma volume.


D

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Identify the platelet receptor and plasma protein required for normal platelet aggregation

Platelet receptor Plasma protein a. GP IIb/IIIa Fibrinogen b. GP IV Factor VIII c. GP Ib/IX/V VWF d. PF4 Factor V

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Which of the following projections/positions will demonstrate the left glenohumeral joint free of superimposition?

scapular Y transthoracic lateral AP oblique with LPO AP oblique in RPO

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

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