You are called for an alert and oriented female who had a cesarean section several days ago. Today she bent over and tore the surgical incision open. There is a moderate amount of bleeding coming from the site. What should the EMT do to control the bleeding?
A) Place a saline-soaked bandage over the top of the incision.
B) Administer supplemental oxygen.
C) Apply a large dressing over the incision.
D) Pack sterile gauze dressings into the incision.
C
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a. demand flow. c. flow interrupter. b. continuous flow. d. overpressure-relief valve.
Which of the following periodontal conditions is best treated with a subepithelial connective tissue graft?
A) Class III furcation defect B) Class I furcation defect C) Soft tissue recession with exposure of root D) Two-wall bony defect with base of pocket apical to alveolar crest
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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A) all primary teeth have erupted and prevent a visual inspection of interproximal surfaces. B) the arches have developed sufficiently to accommodate placement of the image receptor. C) the age of 6 years, when cooperation is more likely. D) the child presents with signs or symptoms of oral disease.