A 16-year-old female has a history of bulimia. As a knowledgeable EMT, you would realize that bulimia is:
A) a normal stage of adolescence and often is self limiting.
B) probably rooted in a concern related to her body image.
C) most often related to a developing taste and distaste for certain foods.
D) driven by a drive for maximum health and fitness.
B
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In the context of diagnostic tests, what does "prevalence" refer to?
A) The ability of a diagnostic test to detect only the medical condition in question B) The ability of a diagnostic test to detect the medical condition in question in every patient who has the condition C) The frequency of the condition in the population tested at a given time D) The quantity that tells the probability that a result from a diagnostic test is correct
Traumatic fractures are described based on a combination of criteria. Which of the following is NOT one of the criteria?
A) Body region B) Open or closed C) Disease process D) Displaced or nondisplaced
All of the following are disadvantages of the oral route of administration except:
A) an objectionable odor or taste B) a more predictable effect on the body than when given by injection C) irritation of the gastric mucosa D) discoloration of the teeth, tongue, or gums
On which part of the body is a patch test typically performed?
A) back B) leg C) arm D) chest