The spleen of a patient has ruptured following a traumatic injury. Because it is a solid organ, the EMT recognizes that the primary threat to life is:

A) Blood loss
B) Pain
C) Infection
D) Inflammation


A) Blood loss

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The practice of protecting yourself from disease transmission through exposure to blood and other body fluids is referred to as:

a. standard precautions. b. exposure control. c. personal protective equipment. d. body fluid precautions.

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Which of the following emphasizes better coordination of care among providers to enhance treatment outcomes and efficient utilization of resources?

a. Prospective Payment System b. Medicare Integrity Program c. Inpatient Quality Reporting d. Accountable Care Organizations

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What technique enables community members to use photographs and narratives to communicate a setting or experience?

A) photo acting B) role playing C) photovoice D) visual narration

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Solve each of the following equations.a. z- 4 = 6Answer: ___________b. y + 3 = 10Answer: ___________c. x- 4 = -4Answer: ___________

What will be an ideal response?

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