____________________ respond to physical distortion of tissue

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


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You and your partner respond to a residence for a fall. You arrive to find a group of approximately 30 adults surrounding a middle-aged man who appears to be unconscious. A police car pulls in behind you. You should:

A) leave the area and stage until the scene is cleared of people. B) wait for the police officer to assess the safety of the scene. C) enter the scene ahead of the police officer to provide care. D) have the police officer drag the victim over to the ambulance.

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You are by the side of an unresponsive 6-month-old with a history of congenital heart disease. The patient's airway is patent, but he is not breathing. A heart rate of 24 beats per minute is noted. At this time, it is essential that you:

A) apply the AED with pediatric pads. B) start cardiopulmonary resuscitation. C) start positive pressure ventilation with high-concentration oxygen. D) place the patient on the stretcher for immediate and emergent transport.

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From the following list, select the items associated with opioids

a. salicylates b. acetaminophen c. ibuprofen d. morphine e. codeine f. naproxen

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Identify the four health risk behaviors that contribute to chronic disease

A) Lack of exercise or physical activity, poor nutrition, tobacco use, and drinking too much alcohol B) Over exertion, nutritional imbalance, smoking, and drinking C) Lack of physical activity, balanced nutrition, tobacco use, and too much alcohol D) Too much physical activity and stress, poor nutrition, and smoking

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