A patient complains of extreme dizziness, headache, and other "stroke-like" symptoms. Which condition is most likely to be responsible for these symptoms?
A) Occlusion of the carotid arteries
B) Clot in the abdominal aorta
C) Rupture of the radial vein
D) Occlusion of the popliteal vein
A) Occlusion of the carotid arteries
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Which characteristic regarding breathing rates must the EMT remember when assessing the respirations of a pediatric patient?
A) Respirations in a pediatric patient are similar to those of an adult B) Respirations in a pediatric patient are typically slower than those of an adult C) Respirations in a pediatric patient are not significant in the assessment of breathing adequacy D) Respirations in a pediatric patient are usually faster than those of an adult
Which of the following terms describes mobility of a tooth under function (e.g., chewing, lateral excersions)?
A) Tooth fremitus B) Pathologic migration C) Clinical attachment loss D) Tooth mobility
Ideal positioning of the foot for the plantodorsal axial projection is:
dorsiflexed and the plantar surface is parallel to the image receptor dorsiflexed and the plantar surface is perpendicular to the image receptor plantarflexed and the plantar surface is parallel to the image receptor plantarflexed and the plantar surface is perpendicular to the image receptor
Which hormone increases energy production by cells, stimulates protein synthesis, and speeds up the repair of damaged tissues?
A. TSH B. FSH C. Aldosterone D. Thyroid hormones E. Cortisol