You are cleaning the back of the ambulance after transporting a patient with major trauma. Which of the following contaminated items should NOT be placed in a plastic biohazard bag?

A: Plastic IV catheter
B: Blood-soaked gauze pads
C: Rigid suction catheter
D: Suction canister


Answer: A: Plastic IV catheter

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A) The interventions are identical to the older Intermediate level. B) AEMTs are responsible for providing manual defibrillation. C) AEMTs are allowed to administer narcotic medications. D) Interventions are focused on airway, breathing and circulation.

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What term is used to define the ability of certain cardiac cells to depolarize without stimulation?

a. Automaticity b. Polarization c. Contraction d. Autopolarization

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A patient diagnosed with meningioma undergoes craniectomy to remove the tumor. Report code _____

a. 61518 b. 61519 c. 61521 d. 61522

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_____ diagnose and treat disorders, diseases, and injuries of the lower leg and foot.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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