____ is defined as the physical separation of individuals with a communicable disease from others.
A. Triage
B. Quarantine
C. Isolation
D. Indexing
Answer: C
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A) Place an occlusive dressing over the insertion site to prevent air entry. B) Apply a tourniquet just above the site to decrease air entry into the body. C) Place a splint on the extremity and wrap site with a pressure dressing. D) Apply a bulky dressing to the insertion site to control any bleeding.
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A. erythrocyte. B. monocyte. C. lymphocyte. D. basophil.
Which of the following BEST describes a method for supporting the weight of an unconscious victim?
A. Victim's body rests on rescuer's supporting knee B. Victim's body secured to rescuer with ladder belt C. Victim's legs placed between ladder rungs, weight supported on victim's thighs D. Victim placed in full-body harness and life-safety rope held by rescuer at tip of ladder