Which test is used in the ED as a "Cardiac marker"?

a.) BNP
b.) HCG
c.) MCV
d.) PSA


Answer: a.) BNP

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A patient has a total occlusion of the left femoral artery. Regarding this condition, which of the following might the EMT expect to find?

A) Pale skin to the left foot B) Swelling in the legs C) Difficulty moving the left arm D) Decreased radial pulse

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Your patient is a 25-year-old female who is alert and complaining of fever and general malaise. She has had a fever for the past two days, along with bilateral lower quadrant abdominal pain and bloody vaginal discharge. Her last menstrual period was two months ago, G5P2, with an elective abortion two days prior. Physical examination reveals hot, moist skin and pain with palpation to the lower

quadrants. HR = 110, BP = 108/64, RR = 14, SpO2 = 97%. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis for this patient? A) Menorrhagia B) Retained products of conception C) Endometritis D) Cervical dysplasia

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What gloves are worn to prepare hazardous drugs?

One pair of chemo gloves Two pairs of chemo gloves Any gloves the user chooses to wear One pair of latex gloves

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