The EMT's initial concern when treating a patient with a gunshot wound to the chest is:

A) Evaluating for shock
B) Ensuring an open airway
C) Applying sterile bandages
D) Looking for an exit wound


B) Ensuring an open airway

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Which of the following MOST accurately describes hyperthermia?

A. The core body temperature exceeds 99.5°F (37°C). B. The body is exposed to more heat than it can lose. C. Heat evaporates a significant amount of body water. D. The body eliminates more heat than it can generate.

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Dislocated right elbow. Patient was roller skating on a sidewalk, and fell after running into a wall when he was unable to stop in time. Which of the following external cause codes should be assigned?

A) W18.01XA B) W18.01XA, Y92.480, Y93.51 C) Y92.480 D) W180.2XA, Y92.480, Y93.51

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Excision malignant lesion skin of left ear

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