The tooth numbering system most used in the United States is the ____________
a. Universal
b. Palmer
c. FDI
d. none of the above
a
RATIONALE: The tooth numbering system most used in the United States is the Universal system.
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Of the five functional areas within the ICS structure, the first to be established should be:
a. the operations section. b. incident command. c. the planning section. d. the logistics section.
You have been called for a 41-year-old female patient who is confused. According to her husband, she is an alcoholic who has been in and out of rehabilitation programs for the past five years. Assessment reveals her airway to be open and her breathing adequate. Her pulse is regular and strong. Which finding would cause the EMT to classify and treat this patient as a high priority?
A) Blood pressure of 108/72 mmHg and complaint of nausea B) Smell of alcohol on the breath and complaint of headache C) Complaint of nausea and a temperature of 103.6°F D) Irritable and uncooperative with your effort to treat her
In directional terms, the ears are posterior and _______________ to the nose.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
A middle-aged female with a history of hypertension and high cholesterol complains of chest discomfort. She asks you to take her to the hospital where her personal physician practices, which is 15 miles away. Her blood pressure is 130/70 mm Hg, pulse is 84 beats/min and regular, and respirations are 18 breaths/min and unlabored. Which of the following actions is clearly NOT appropriate for this patient?
A) Giving oxygen via nasal cannula B) Taking her to her choice hospital C) Contacting her physician via phone D) Allowing her to walk to the ambulance