A patient suffered abrasions to the legs after falling on a moving treadmill. In relation to the function of the skin, the EMT should be most concerned about:
A) Loss of body heat
B) Risk for infection
C) Formation of scar tissue
D) Swelling and bruising
B) Risk for infection
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A telephone feature that broadcasts the speaker's voice is:
A) speaker phone. B) call forwarding. C) caller ID. D) voicemail.
A 35-year-old male is lethargic and dehydrated after working at a construction site for 12 hours on a very hot day. You obtain the following vital signs: pulse 136, respirations 22, blood pressure 102/88, and SpO2 100% with supplemental oxygen. As a knowledgeable EMT, you would recognize:
A) widened pulse pressure to circulate more blood. B) elevated heart rate to increase cardiac output. C) rapid respirations to decrease CO2 loss. D) low blood pressure to conserve the body's energy.
From the following list, select the items associated with indications for nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
a. anti-inflammatory. b. analgesic. c. anticoagulant. d. antibiotic. e. antiplatelet f. antipyuretic
What are the exception to the Freedom of Information Act?
a. Medial records b. trade secrets c. on going criminal investigations d. all of the above