Apathy is the ability to share in another's emotions or feelings

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


False. Empathy is the ability to share another's emotions or feelings. Apathy implies that a patient's emotions and apprehensions do not matter.

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a. parallel and touching b. parallel and 8 centimeters apart c. toes abducted with heels touching d. toes abducted with heels 8 centimeters apart

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Which of these statements made by your EMT partner would require immediate correction when treating a patient with hypothermia and a deep freezing cold injury to his left foot, ankle, and lower leg?

A) "Why don't we rewarm his lower left leg as quickly as possible?" B) "It is important that we keep the left leg elevated." C) "We will need to gradually rewarm the patient at a rate of 2-3°F per hour." D) "Since his SpO2 is 98%, we may not need to administer any oxygen."

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A patient with ____ skin tone is well perfused and not likely in shock.

A. pink-colored B. grey-toned C. mottled D. flushed

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Why is Nancy Wexler against taking the test for Huntington's?

A. Most people cannot get good counseling before they take the test or afterwards. B. If you test positive, you may develop a sick identity. C. Testing is a family issue and one would need the permission of others in the family. D. Once you take the test, you cannot get the results back. E. All of these.

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