The left side of a patient's heart is in severe failure, causing blood to back up behind it. Which sign or symptom are you most likely to observe first?

A) Swelling in the feet
B) Decreased respirations
C) Bone pain in the legs
D) Crackles in the lungs


D) Crackles in the lungs

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Which activity related to the use of an AED would a medical director carry out?

A) Overseeing repairs to AEDs that are in need of service or repair B) Responding to calls in which the EMT is using the AED C) Obtaining funding for supplies such as batteries, razors, and electrodes D) Reviewing cases in which an AED was used but no shock was advised

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Phenol red carbohydrate broth should be incubated at/in ________

1. -25°C. 2. 35°C. 3. ambient air. 4. CO2. A) 2 and 4 B) 2 and 3 C) 1 and 3 D) 1 and 4

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Which is an example of medical information associated with the health record?

A) Alcohol, tobacco, and work history B) Demographic data, such as address C) Test results and operative reports D) Third-party payer information

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The new international coding system for diseases is the ____________________.

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

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