You walk into the station at the beginning of your shift and see another EMT laundering sheets and pillowcases used from the previous shift. Which observation should cause you to stop and correct the EMT in relation to this task?

A) He uses exam gloves to transfer the laundry into the washer
B) He is using an EPA-registered sterilant as the detergent
C) He is using a regular laundry detergent in the washing machine
D) He handles the dirty laundry as little as possible


B) He is using an EPA-registered sterilant as the detergent

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A) Apply oxygen B) Cut his shirt C) Assess his airway D) Treat for shock

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When a patient with the flu describes how he has been unable to sleep, the empathic medical assistant responds with 

A. "I feel sorry for you." B. "It will get better soon." C. "I know how the flu can disrupt sleep." D. "You cannot expect to sleep when you are sick."

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The facial bones consist of how many bones??

A) ?7 B) ?8 C) ?14 D) ?28

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To grind into a smooth substance with moisture is to ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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