A process that stops bleeding in a blood vessel is referred to as:
A) hemopathy
B) hemopoiesis
C) hemostasis
D) hemostat
C
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Fixed-temperature heat detectors are activated by expansion of heated material, changes in resistance of heated material, and:
A. initiation of water flow. B. melting of heated material. C. refraction/diffusion of light. D. ionization of radioactive material.
Which statement made by the EMT indicates an understanding of the prehospital calculation of body surface area (BSA) burned?
A) "The BSA can be quickly estimated before evaluating the status of the airway and breathing." B) "Determining the BSA is an estimation and should never delay transport of the burn patient to the hospital." C) "It is important to get an accurate estimation of the BSA burned since this will affect the care provided by the EMT." D) "It is better to underestimate the BSA of a burn patient rather than overestimate the BSA."
____ development includes language acquisition, that human characteristic which permits communication.
A. Affective B. Associative C. Cognitive D. Social
Which of the following instructions would be given to a patient scheduled for ambulatory monitoring?
A. Wear a loose-fitting shirt, preferably one that buttons down the front, and you will be more comfortable during the procedure. B. You should not take your heart medications during the ambulatory monitoring procedure unless instructed to do so by your physician. C. You should avoid alcohol and caffeine during ambulatory monitoring. D. You may take a tub bath as long as you do not let the monitor drop in the water.