Which of the following is a systemic infection with the presence of pathological organisms or their toxins in the blood?
A) sepsis
B) septic shock
C) septicemia
D) severe sepsis
C
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In which of the following locations is the femoral pulse palpated?
A) On the medial side of the ankle, posterior to the tibia B) Behind the knee C) On the medial side of the upper arm D) At the groin
You have been asked to deliver a talk about EMS and its interaction with the geriatric population. Which point would you emphasize in your presentation?
A) Assessment can be difficult since most persons older than 70 have some degree of dementia. B) Many of the elderly have a combination of different diseases in various stages. C) Geriatrics actually comprise a smaller number of EMS calls and transports than thought. D) Dementia and chronic disease are both an inevitable part of the aging process.
When using an air splint, the EMT must remember that air splints:
A) should never be applied circumferentially. B) do not fully immobilize a possible fracture. C) can decrease circulation in the extremity. D) are contraindicated for joint injuries.
PaO2 decreases and PaCO2 increases during birth stimulateA) nociceptors
B) mechanoreceptors C) baroreceptors D) chemoreceptors