Which of the following diving conditions is also called the bends?
A) Arterial gas embolism
B) Nitrogen narcosis
C) Decompression sickness
D) Barotrauma
C
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A) Fractured arm after being thrown to the ground B) Lung injury caused by the blast's pressure wave C) Closed head injury caused by striking a tree D) Facial laceration caused by flying glass and debris
The ____ means that another person, not a physician, who was in the same or similar circumstances would think it is appropriate to call EMS.
A. prudent layperson standard B. emergency care standard C. due diligence standard D. confidentiality standard
The initial complaint filed against a paramedic or EMS system by a dissatisfied patient:
A) is typically detailed and contains specific information about what went wrong. B) may not contain specific information about what the patient thinks went wrong. C) does not include the name of the paramedic or EMS system who is being sued. D) must be reviewed by a judge in order to determine if the complaint is justified.
Identify four reasons for blanketing a horse