When using an air splint, the EMT must remember that air splints:
A) should never be applied circumferentially.
B) do not fully immobilize a possible fracture.
C) can decrease circulation in the extremity.
D) are contraindicated for joint injuries.
C
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After obtaining a blood sample from a hospitalized patient, the phlebotomist must be sure to complete ________ before transporting the specimen to the laboratory.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The symptom complex of hallucinations and delusions is consistent with a paramedical diagnosis of ____.
A. acute psychotic disorder B. primary psychotic disorder C. brief reactive psychosis D. paranoid psychotic episode
A current trend in printers is the ____.
A. dot matrix printer B. ink-jet printer C. laser printer D. plasma color printer E. "all-in-one" printer
To lessen the severity of nausea and vomiting, patients undergoing chemotherapy should be told to:
A) avoid unpleasant odors B) eat small, frequent meals C) refrain from smoking D) All of these answers are correct.