Describe two techniques used to coax a chelonian out of its shell


Large tortoises may be tempted by placing a favorite food in front of it; smaller turtles can be gently prodded with blunt forceps in the fleshy part of the rear limb, just beneath the plastron.

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A form patients sign agreeing to pay for covered Medicare services that may be denied due to medical necessity or frequency is a(n):

A) patient history form. B) medical registration form. C) Medicare advantage form. D) Advance Beneficiary Notice.

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A 38-year-old female was violently raped. The patient is conscious, upset, and actively bleeding from the vaginal canal. As an EMT, your best care would involve:

A) cleansing the vaginal area to prevent infection. B) carefully placing a sterile dressing into the vagina to control the hemorrhage. C) applying a bulky dressing and gentle pressure to the external genitalia. D) avoiding physical contact with the vaginal area so not to destroy evidence.

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Under which of the following concepts are the supervisors and directors of laboratories held liable for the negligent actions of their employees?

A) misrepresentation B) res ipsa loquitur C) respondeat superior D) malice

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How is the central ray directed on the Caldwell method for sinuses?

15 degrees caudal perpendicular 15 degrees cephalic 20 degrees caudal

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