A young female patient was walking on a 7-foot-high retaining wall when she lost her balance, stumbled, and fell from the wall. She impacted a concrete sidewalk surface with her left foot and left hand. Your assessment reveals ecchymosis, deformity, and edema to both the left foot and the left hand. Based on the concept of injury caused by indirect force, where else should the EMT look for injury?
A) Left toes
B) Left ankle
C) Left hip
D) Left fingers
C) Left hip
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A) EMS-C; PSAP B) PSAP; base station C) EMD; PAAP D) PSAP; EMD
Physician offices and long-term-care facilities likely use what type of filing system?
A. Alphabetic filing B. Straight numeric C. Serial-unit filing D. Terminal digit
The _______________ glands produce an oily substance called sebum that is secreted onto hairs to keep them soft and pliable and also to prevent bacteria from growing on the skin.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which of the following agencies requires employers to ensure employee safety concerning occupational exposure to potentially harmful substances?
a. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services b. Occupational Safety and Health Administration c. United States Department of Labor d. Center for Disease Control