You arrive at the residence of a physician who informs you that his pregnant wife requires immediate transport to the hospital because she is bleeding and has a history of abruptio placentae. As a knowledgeable EMT, you should recognize that the greatest threat to the baby is:
A) Infection
B) Maternal shock
C) Hypoxia
D) Fluid loss
C) Hypoxia
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The speed of the gait is measured by determining the number of _________ per minute and is called the ________ of a gait
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Procedures for safe handling of developer differ from those recommendations for handling fixer
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The foramen magnum is the large opening at the base of the skull and site of irreversible brain stem herniation due to increased intracranial pressure
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The isthmus is
A) lateral to the tragus on the pinna. B) a constriction in the external auditory meatus. C) about 5 mm from the tympanic membrane. D) a & b E) b & c