The MOST common etiology of epistaxis is:
A. dry weather.
B. digital manipulation.
C. cold weather.
D. gender.
B
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Your EMS station has been designated a Baby Safe Haven. As such, you know that:
A) a mother or father can drop the baby off and leave with no questions asked. B) you are legally required to provide basic supplies (e.g., bottles and diapers) to the mother or father. C) a mother or father can bring his or her baby to the station for basic care issues. D) you are legally required to provide the mother or father with resources to assist in the care of the baby.
You are instructing an OEC class on how to assist an ALS provider with defibrillation. Which of the following statements correctly identifies pad placement?
a. "The negative pad is placed on the upper right chest beneath the clavicle on the mid-clavicular line, whereas the positive pad is placed about 2–3 inches beneath the left nipple and 3–4 inches along the anterior axillary line." b. "The positive pad is placed over the left precordium, and the negative pad is placed on the back between the shoulder blades." c. "The negative pad is placed on the upper left chest at the clavicle along the anterior axillary line, whereas the positive pad is placed about 4 inches over the left nipple along the mid-clavicular line." d. "The positive pad is placed about 2–3 inches above the right nipple, and the negative pad is placed between the shoulder blades."
During expiration, why does gas flow out from the lungs to the atmosphere?
a. Palv is less than at the airway opening. b. Palv is the same as at the airway opening. c. Palv is greater than at the airway opening. d. Airway pressure is greater than Palv.
An inflammation of pouches or sacs in the lining of the intestines is known as _____
a. peritonitis b. diverticulosis c. diverticulitis d. enteritis