A diagnostic procedure called ________ uses a contrast medium and fluoroscopy to help diagnose abnormalities or injuries in the cartilage, tendons, or ligaments of the joints.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
arthrography
Arthrography involves the injection of a contrast medium into a joint, followed by fluoroscopy to help diagnose abnormalities or injuries in the cartilage, tendons, or ligaments.
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a. hospital services, including semiprivate rooms, general nursing, and drugs as part of inpatient treatment b. services such as laboratory tests, surgeries, and doctor visits c. healthcare to prevent illnesses or to detect it at an early stage d. voluntary prescription drug coverage
A restrained driver of a car, that struck another car from behind at a low rate of speed, has a bruise to her forehead and complains of tingling in her left leg. She is lying on the side of the road and another EMT has taken manual in-line spinal stabilization. A quick scan of her as you approach indicates that she is in little to no distress. Which one of the following should you do first?
A) Check her breathing and radial pulse. B) Perform a secondary assessment. C) Palpate her cervical spine and apply a cervical collar. D) Administer high-concentration oxygen.
A(n) ____ policy supports the Paramedic who encourages the patient to self-lift and bans the use of cradle lifts and shoulder lifts.
A. assistive lift device B. no lift C. low lift D. lift team
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