Which of the following is the major cause of pain for the sickle cell patient?
A) Clumps of sickle cells obstruct capillary beds.
B) Blood pools in the spleen causing pain.
C) Hemolysis of the cells leading to gallstones.
D) Blood clots in the lungs.
Answer: A
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The EMT recognizes that preventive mechanical maintenance performed regularly on the ambulance results in:
A) Cleaner ambulances B) Fully stocked ambulances C) More knowledgeable EMTs D) Safer patient transports
Criminal activity in a health care facility
a. has no impact on patient care. b. may result in closure of the facility with the loss of everyone’s jobs. c. is so rampant that there is no way to combat it. d. None of the above
How should the chairs in the reception area be placed to produce the greatest amount of floor area?
A. In a random pattern B. In rows C. Against the walls D. In the middle of the room E. In a circle