For the stroke patient to be eligible for a fibrinolytic, the patient must be brought to the hospital emergency department within how many hours of the onset of stroke symptoms?

A) 2
B) 3
C) 6
D) 24


A

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A) A tall and very strong EMT B) A short and very strong EMT C) A short and weaker EMT D) A tall and weaker EMT

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The National Incident Management System (NIMS) is beneficial in an emergency response to a disaster or a terrorism attack because it provides for:

a. specific codes and terms to enhance communications among EMS, fire, and law enforcement personnel. b. increased funding and reimbursement for any EMS agency involved in the response. c. a consistent approach to managing a disaster when the response involves many different responders and agencies. d. federal control of any disaster scene regardless of location.

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There are no ____ in the primary dentition

lateral incisors, bicuspids first molars, bicuspids bicuspids, third molars cuspids, third molars

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The ALARA concept emphasizes using the ___________ amount of radiation exposure possible

strongest highest weakest lowest

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