__________ a medical emergency involving the formation of a clot in a vein deep within the body, most commonly a lower extremity; causes severe pain, redness, significant warmth and swelling of the affected area, engorgement of superficial veins of the affected limb, and can lead to a pulmonary embolism if the clot dislodges and travels to the lung
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deep vein thrombosis
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The ____________________________________________ nervous system is the subdivision of the autonomic nervous system that allows the body to function under stress and is sometimes referred to as the fight-or-flight system
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The secondary assessment of a patient who complains of right leg pain after falling down several stairs reveals a break in the skin where a fractured tibia bone broke through and then recessed back into the leg. The EMT should recognize this as which type of injury?
A) Open fracture B) Laceration C) Closed fracture D) Partial fracture
As healthcare providers, Paramedics bring both high touch as well as high technology to the patient's bedside.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Because all heat will follow the path of greatest resistance, an obstructed channel could be in the form of a horizontal or vertical void.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)