The EMT would recognize that the pain associated with a kidney stone is caused by:
A) Inability to empty the bladder of urine
B) Passage of the stone through the ureter
C) Infection of the bladder and ureter
D) Formation of the stone in the kidney
B) Passage of the stone through the ureter
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Insulin is a(n) ________ that lowers blood sugar by allowing the body's cells to absorb glucose from the blood
a. vitamin b. organ c. hormone d. carbohydrate
Which one of the following statements made by an EMT shows that he has an accurate understanding of hepatitis C?
A) "It is important to get the hepatitis C vaccine to decrease my chance of contracting the disease if exposed." B) "Wearing gloves and washing hands are the best means by which to prevent the transmission of hepatitis C to health care workers." C) "Since hepatitis C is primarily transmitted in the spring and summer, more precautions are needed during that time." D) "Respiratory droplets are the primary means by which hepatitis C is transmitted, making a mask necessary."
The diagnosis, condition, symptom, or other reason that caused the patient to seek treatment is called the:
A. principal diagnosis B. primary diagnosis C. admitting diagnosis D. definitive diagnosis