When attempting to distinguish a spinal injury from a stroke, the EMT should remember that:
A) spinal injuries always result in weakness to one side of the body.
B) stroke typically results in weakness or paralysis to one side of the body.
C) stroke does not cause paralysis, while spinal injuries typically do.
D) stroke usually causes weakness to all extremities; spinal injuries do not.
B
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A) Chemical agent B) Biologic agent C) Radiation agent D) Synthetic agent
Which of the following commercial occupancies is MOST likely to contain a significant quantity of hazardous materials? (568-569)
A. Restaurant B. Warehouse C. Elementary school D. Ophthalmologist office
Hospice is a concept of care that is a branch of mainstream medicine.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
What is folk medicine?
A. A biomedical or Western medical system B. A collection of traditional beliefs and customs for treating pain or illness C. Medical care based on technology and prevention D. Medical practices that apply to all cultures E. None of the above