What is the relationship of steam pressure to temperature in a steam sterilizer?
a. Increased pressure increases temperature.
b. Increased temperature increases pressure.
c. Decreased pressure increases temperature.
d. Decreased temperature increases pressure.
a
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A client is in the middle of a painful divorce. She asks her therapist for advice on how to arrange a separation agreement. The most inappropriate way to answer the client's question would be to
a) Review the client's goals for treatment. b) Clarify the client's need for professional advice. c) Redirect the client's attention to how her body feels in response to treatment. d) Respond directly to the client's concerns about the separation agreement.
Which of the following statements made by another EMT regarding treatment of the pediatric patient in the prehospital setting would you agree with?
A) "When treating a sick pediatric patient in the prehospital setting, the EMT must determine the exact illness so as to provide the most appropriate treatment." B) "If the primary assessment of a sick pediatric patient shows no deficits to the ABCs, the patient is stable and will not deteriorate." C) "It is critical that the EMT be able to determine the respiratory status of the patient as this commonly is the reason for acute deterioration." D) "Since pediatric patients can deteriorate very quickly, they should all be transported with lights and sirens during the ride to the hospital."
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
HIV-associated Kaposi's sarcoma:
a. Is typically seen in men over the age of 60 years b. Occurs most commonly in the buccal mucosa intraorally c. Is associated with one of the herpesviruses d. Has an excellent prognosis e. Presents as a painful nonhealing ulcer