Because paraffin has a high heat capacity, it is an excellent ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


insulator

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A) Nothing B) Assessment C) Referral D) Evaluation

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You are by the side of a male patient who was deep sea diving earlier in the day. The 32-year-old informs you that he thinks he pulled a muscle in his shoulder, which has been hurting more as the day goes on. When questioned, he admits to having a headache and blurred vision. You are suspicious of decompression sickness. Which one of the following statements made by the patient would be most

significant given the situation? A) "I spent some time in a pocket of warm water." B) "I ate seafood the night before." C) "I saw a shark and came up as fast as I could." D) "I took Tylenol before the dive for a headache."

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The EMT determines the medications a patient takes during which phase of the patient assessment?

A) Primary assessment B) OPQRST exam C) Chief complaint D) History

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The abnormal implantation of the placenta on the lower half of the uterine wall, resulting in partial or complete coverage of the cervical opening, is called:

a. placenta previa. c. prolapsed placenta. b. abruptio placentae. d. nuchal placenta.

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