Thermal injuries to the skin caused by heat or cold are not considered emergencies
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
FALSE
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How should an EMT assist a patient in taking his epinephrine auto-injector?
A) Press the injector onto the lateral thigh, and wait for it to automatically inject B) Place the injector against the deltoid muscle in the arm, and push the plunger to slowly inject the medication C) Pinch the skin on the anterior thigh, press the injector against the skin, and wait until it activates D) Pinch the skin on the lateral thigh, press the injector against the skin, and rapidly push the plunger to inject the medication
The schedule of dosing for a drug is the:
A) intended dose B) nomogram C) dosing regimen D) dose on hand
Chemical cold or heat packs are not recommended for use on the face or head
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following properly accounts for the differences between visceral and somatic pain?
A) Spilled organ contents and bacteria can result in visceral pain, while somatic pain is caused by organ distension.
B) Visceral pain originates in the walls of hollow organs, while somatic pain originates in skeletal muscle.
C) The nerves that carry somatic pain impulses enter the spinal column at various levels, while the nerves that carry visceral impulses enter the spinal column via specific nerve routes.
D) The nerves that carry visceral pain impulses enter the spinal column at various levels, while the nerves that carry somatic impulses enter the spinal column via specific nerve routes.