Medical terms that begin with the prefixes osse- or osteo- refer to which of the following?
A) bone
B) cartilage
C) bone and cartilage
D) none of the above
A
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of the assessment are unremarkable, you suspect a head injury. What condition would you suspect given the findings and history? A) Subdural hematoma B) Battle's sign C) Concussion D) Cerebral contusion
A helicopter has been requested to the scene of a motor vehicle collision in which two people have been critically injured. As safety officer overseeing the incident, what would cause you to immediately intervene for the safety of all rescuers, bystanders, and patients?
A) Soaking down the landing site using water from a fire hose B) Stopping traffic in both lanes of divided highway as the aircraft lands C) Guiding the helicopter to the landing site using a bright spotlight D) Rescuers positioned in front of the aircraft instead of behind it
Which of the following statements concerning strategic goals for nursing home fires is a TRUE statement?
A) -inch hose-lines are the preferred hand-line to use in fighting nursing home fires. B) If multiple stairways are present, designate all for evacuation; firefighters should use only the elevators. C) All doors leading to the roof from stairways should be closed. D) Before using positive pressure ventilation, determine the exact location of the fire.
Which of the following correctly describes the positioning of the leg for a trauma femur exam?
leg is internally rotated 15-20 degrees leg is externally rotated 15-20 degrees leg is internally rotated 3-5 degrees leg is left in natural position