What did the Bertillon Classification of Causes of Death, adopted in 1898, contain?

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The classification contained an alphabetic index and a tabular list, and it was small compared to the coding references used today. It is revised every 10 years to stay current.

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________ The primary function of the respiratory system is to supply the blood with oxygen in order for the blood to deliver oxygen to all parts of the body

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Just before the end of their shift, EMTs transported a young male who bystanders state "passed out" and then had a seizure. Now, an hour later, the patient has been stabilized and the physician asks the nurse if she knows what the seizure looked like. To easily answer this question, she would:

A) Contact and question the bystanders B) Call the EMTs at home C) Question the patient D) Check the prehospital care report

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What is a murmur?

A. The abnormal collection of fluid in a body cavity or organ B. A sound that can be heard in the lungs in association with lung disease, but may also occur when two ends of a broken bone rub together C. An abnormal heart sound D. The abnormal sound of friction caused by inflamed tissues rubbing together

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A tourniquet can be applied for an unlimited amount of time prior to the blood draw

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