What does the doctrine of stare decisis mean?
A) Places limits on testimony in criminal cases B) Protects defendants by immunity
C) Use of precedents to decide cases D) Limits damage awards in civil cases
C
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Which of the following are located at the bottom of the elevator pit and act as shock absorbers if the terminal switch fails?
A) Car safeties B) Buffers C) Terminal bumpers D) Insulators
____ restricts access based on "what you are."
A. Biometrics B. A cipher lock C. A metal key D. An ID badge
A 40-year-old male fell 20 feet from a ledge while hiking. The park ranger is now maintaining manual spine motion restriction for the patient. The patient is combative and confused, but his airway is open and his breathing is adequate. The patient has a radial pulse of 112 beats/min, blood pressure of 96/76 mmHg, and SpO2 of 91% on room air. What should the EMT do first?
A) Check the patient's blood glucose level B) Place a cervical collar and secure the patient to a long board C) Begin administering supplemental oxygen D) Perform a jaw-thrust maneuver or a head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver
Exercises in which a physical therapist or a machine moves a patient's body part while the patient does not actively participate are ________ mobility exercises.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).