Define each of the following terms:
postmortem
after death
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A) The EMT must determine the caliber of ammunition involved. B) The EMT must be aware that bullets cause damage in more than one way. C) The EMT must ask the patient or bystanders exactly where the shooter was standing. D) Bullets pass in a straight line through the body from the point of entry to the exit wound.
Prescription pads must be used only for:
A) writing prescriptions for medications B) writing down incoming calls from other physicians C) writing instructions for patients on the use of free samples D) writing directions to the pharmacy for patients
An oral biopsy was taken from the tongue of a 36-year-old woman and was interpreted as a leiomyoma. This is a:
a. Benign neoplasm of smooth muscle b. Malignant neoplasm of skeletal muscle c. Reactive hyperplasia d. Benign tumor of salivary gland origin e. Congenital lesion of lymphatic vessels
On the scene of a hazardous materials emergency, which one of the following individuals is BEST suited to provide command of the incident?
A) Fire service rescue technician B) Hazardous materials technician C) Paramedic D) Hazmat specialist