The medical term for decreased bone density is ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is decreased bone density.

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Signs that identify the hazardous material contained within a transport vehicle are called:

A) panels. B) indicators. C) placards. D) warnings.

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Which of the following situations would raise your level of suspicion that a child is being abused?

A) A six-year-old with bruises on his shins in different stages of healing B) A nine-year-old with bruises to her face, arms, and back all in different stages of healing C) A ten-year-old with an isolated femur fracture resulting from "playing rough" with a family member D) An eight-month-old with a laceration above his right eye

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Multiple patients were transported on one ambulance trip. Which modifier should be appended to the service code?

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The plasma and red blood cells are separated by what when using anticoagulated tubes?

a. Serum b. Fibrinogen c. Buffy coat d. Platelets

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