An unrestrained driver of a car that has struck a tree at 45 mph has suffered a contusion (bruise) to his heart. The AEMT would recognize that this injury occurred during which impact of the collision?

A) Physiologic collision
B) Organ collision
C) Vehicle collision
D) Body collision


B

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A patient who is severely short of breath and covered with hives states that she is allergic to crab. Despite her allergy, she tried some crab dip 10 minutes ago, since it had been "years and years" since she had her last allergic reaction. Which question should the EMT ask first?

A) "How many allergic reactions have you had?" B) "Why did you eat the dip if you are allergic to crab?" C) "Which medications are you currently taking?" D) "Do you have an epinephrine auto-injector?"

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. A risk factor for cervical cancer is sexual intercourse early in life.  2. A risk factor for cervical cancer is multiple sex partners.  3. Cervical cancer can be caused by multiple pregnancies.  4. Fibrocystic breast disease is common in women who have gone through menopause because it is related to hormonal changes that occur during the menstrual cycle.  5. PMS may be caused by various underlying psychological factors/disorders. 

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A medication used for interstitial cystitis that is administered by instillation into the bladder is:

A) Rimso-50 B) Ditropan XL C) Elmiron D) Urispas

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The type of file that resembles a file cabinet and stores records in a drawer is known as:

A) lateral file B) open files C) vertical files D) visible files

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