You are assessing a patient with an obvious left midshaft femur fracture. The most immediate threat to this patient's well-being is:
A) infection.
B) blood loss.
C) pain.
D) nerve damage.
B
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A) SOPs. B) MSDS. C) Compounding worksheets. D) Compounding references.
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A) Meth B) Uppers C) Acid D) Downers
What is the inner layer of the uterus called?
A) Myometrium B) Perimetrium C) Endometrium D) Fimbriae
Which one of the following statements concerning assessment of the pulse is correct?
A) "The heart rate can be determined by doubling the number of beats counted in 30 seconds." B) "To get the most accurate rate, the EMT should place a stethoscope over the pulse site and count the number of beats in 1 minute." C) "A brachial pulse should be felt first in any patient under 6 years of age." D) "After much experience, an EMT can estimate the pulse rate by just feeling it for a few seconds."