The dermis is thicker than the epidermis

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TRUE

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You arrive on the scene and find an unresponsive homeless man lying in the alleyway clutching a wine bottle. He is wearing a long-sleeved shirt, but does not have pants on. His skin feels cold to the touch. The week's temperatures have not been above 50°F. Which of the following should you do immediately after ensuring the patient has an adequate airway?

A) Begin passive rewarming. B) Check the pulse. C) Provide manual stabilization of the cervical spine. D) Apply the AED.

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Which of these patients should the EMT recognize as having a normal skin temperature?

A) A 25-year-old female who is dizzy with cool skin B) A 36-year-old male complaining of nausea with warm skin C) A 47-year-old female with chest pain and warm-to-hot skin D) An 88-year-old male who is weak with cool and dry skin

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Inadequate mineralization of mature bones, causing them to become soft, flexible, and deformed, is called:

a. Osteomalacia b. Osteoporosis c. Osgood-Schlatter disease d. Myositis ossificans

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It is extremely important to get confirmation on each and every scheduled appointment

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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