Packages of X-ray film should be opened only in the ________ to avoid exposing or damaging the film.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


darkroom
dark room

Opening X-ray film packages in the darkroom protects them from premature exposure or damage.

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The Nutrition Facts Label percent daily value is based on a ________ calorie diet

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The tympanic membrane separates the middle ear and inner ear

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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An advance directive is MOST accurately defined as a:

A) written document that expresses the wants, needs, and desires of a patient in reference to his or her future medical care. B) legal document that describes which life-sustaining procedures are to be performed if the patient's condition acutely deteriorates. C) notarized document that is executed by a terminally ill patient's family when the patient develops cardiopulmonary arrest. D) general guideline provided to the paramedic by the medical director that stipulates the level of care provided to terminally ill patients.

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Geneva is 8 months pregnant when she finds out that she has acquired the herpes simplex 2 virus. She is looking forward to having the baby and plans a natural childbirth at a nearby birthing facility. What is the greatest danger with this plan? 

A. Geneva may die in childbirth if she is having a herpes outbreak at the time. B. Her husband may leave her if the baby is born with herpes. C. There are no particular dangers, as long as both mother and baby receive antiviral medication. D. Geneva may have trouble delivering the baby naturally because she has herpes. E. Natural childbirth may cause the baby to contract the virus, with potentially fatal results.

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