Which of the statements regarding bilirubin metabolism is true?
A. It is a product of porphyrin metabolism
B. It is reduced to biliverdin before excretion
C. It is produced from the destruction of RBCs
D. It is formed by the hydrolysis of the ?-methene bridge of urobilingen
C
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What is the appropriate treatment regimen for a suspected tension pneumothorax?
A) Intubation, stabilization of the chest wall with dressings, manage shock B) Oxygen, IV fluids wide open, cardiac monitor, meds for dysrhythmias C) IV fluids to increase output, cardiac monitor, pericardiocentesis D) Ventilation, needle decompression, IV fluids to manage hypotension
It is important for the Emergency Medical Responder to assume any woman of childbearing age with abdominal pain is pregnant until proven otherwise because:
A) early pregnancy complications can be life threatening. B) pregnant women have an increased risk for pneumothorax. C) pregnancy causes an increased likelihood of septic infection. D) some women are likely to lie about being pregnant.
Taking action without orders or regard to SOPs is known as _______.
a. Freelancing b. Independent action c. Improvisation d. Initiative
To test a patient's capillary refill, the AEMT will:
A) apply gentle pressure to the radial pulse and watch color changes to the hand. B) apply pressure and then release that pressure from the arm. C) examine the inside lining of one or both eyelids. D) firmly compress and then release pressure on the nail bed.