Which of the following techniques most often diagnoses malaria and Babesia infections?
a. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
b. Observing the organisms in blood films
c. Serologic tests
d. Culture
ANS: B
The clinician most often diagnoses malaria and Babesia by observing the organisms in blood films.
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To best evaluate the adequacy of breathing in an unresponsive adult, the EMT should:
A) assess the skin color. B) check the pupils. C) observe the chest rise. D) look for cyanosis.
You are participating in a training exercise for an attack with a weapon of mass destruction involving the release of a nerve agent. In the triage area, you are presented with a patient who responds to painful stimuli and has an open airway. He is breathing 8 times per minute and has a weak radial pulse. He is wheezing and has pinpoint pupils. In his pocket, you see a metered-dose inhaler containing albuterol. When caring for this patient, you should first:
A) Administer positive pressure ventilation B) Obtain vital signs, including the patient's temperature C) Administer albuterol with the metered-dose inhaler D) Look for an injury causing shock
Section I of the OGCR refers to:
a. conventions, general coding, and chapter-specific guidelines. b. selection of primary diagnosis for non-outpatient settings. c. reporting of additional diagnoses for non-outpatient settings. d. diagnostic reporting and coding guidelines for outpatient services.
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