The AEMT would recognize which one of the following statements as the BEST example of the use of a weapon of mass destruction?

A) Death of 49 people in a crowded mall following intentional infection with unknown bacteria.
B) Death of 57 following nighttime tornadoes that have struck a suburban area.
C) Accidental release of radioactive gas from a nuclear power plant that has impacted thousands of people.
D) Death of 25 following an explosion in an industrial plant caused by faulty wiring.


A

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The Friedewald equation is used to calculate the concentration of LDL cholesterol in a sample. In cases of suspected lipid disorders, the Friedewald equation should not be used. Which of the following explains why?

A) In lipid disorders, the measure of total cholesterol frequently is less than the measure of HDL, resulting in a negative LDL value. B) LDL values obtained from the Friedewald equation do not include the concentration of solid, crystalline LDL. C) The calculation does not take into account interfering concentrations of gaseous CO2. D) The Friedewald equation assumes that nearly all the circulating TG is in VLDLs.

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What did the Montreal Protocol establish?

a. It phased out the manufacture, import, and use of ozone-depleting substances. b. It insured that substances such as halon are continued to be used, but in a safe manner. c. It did not involve carbon tetrachloride. d. It addressed only carbon monoxide.

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The system that is responsible for regulating the calmer functions of our existence is the:

A. parasympathetic nervous system. B. peripheral nervous system. C. sympathetic nervous system. D. All of these E. None of these

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You are carrying a firearm. Before crossing a fence, the first two thing you should do is:

What will be an ideal response?

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