Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder characterized by thick and sticky secretions that obstruct the lungs.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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You are at the scene of a vehicle collision on an interstate highway. There are two cars involved and both are out of the lanes against the median wall. As an EMS provider, what is your primary safety concern?
A) Watching for distracted drivers who are driving past the scene B) Evaluating the risk of fire caused by ruptured fuel lines C) Searching for sharp edges of broken glass and torn metal D) Ensuring the patient is properly packaged for transport
An OEC candidate indicates that she understands the difference between a pneumothorax and a tension pneumothorax when she makes which of the following statements?
a. "A tension pneumothorax causes blood to accumulate around the lung; a pneumothorax involves the accumulation of air only around the lung." b. "A tension pneumothorax can cause cardiac output to decrease; a pneumothorax does not." c. "A pneumothorax describes a collapsed lung; a tension pneumothorax involves both a collapsed lung and blood loss." d. "A pneumothorax is caused by a closed chest injury; a tension pneumothorax is caused by an open chest injury."
A 25-year-old female presents with abdominal pain. She appears thin and healthy, but in obvious distress. Of the many questions the EMT may ask, which one should the EMT ask early during the patient interview?
A) "How many times have you been pregnant?" B) "Is there any possibility you are pregnant?" C) "Are you having any vaginal discharge?" D) "Are your menstrual periods regular?"
How many classes of drug recalls exist?
One Two Three Four