The acronym ________ stands for the steps for using a fire extinguisher.

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


PASS

PASS stands for Pull the pin; Aim at the base of the fire; Squeeze the trigger; and Sweep side to side.

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A female patient who suffered a straddle injury while trying to balance on top of a chain link fence continues to bleed from the vaginal area despite your initial attempt to control the hemorrhage. At this time, you would:

A) apply an ice pack wrapped in a towel to the genital area. B) gently put sterile gauze dressings into the opening of the vaginal canal. C) place another dressing over the first and maintain direct pressure. D) clean the area with sterile saline and reapply direct pressure.

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What are rib pairs 11 and 12 known as?

a. False ribs b. Faux ribs c. Floating ribs d. True ribs

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The cellular changes that occur during penumbra can be witnessed by the Paramedic as changes in the ECG called____.

A. ischemic patterns B. nonspecific ST changes C. reciprocal changes D. penumbra

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Professional organizations may be found at the national, state, and local level

a. True b. False

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