A patient has been struck in the back by a heavy piece of wood that was being bent to make a form for a concrete arch. He is responsive, but cannot feel or move his legs. He has bruising to his back and is incontinent of urine. The skin below the injury site is red and warm. As a knowledgeable AEMT, you should realize that:
A) a cervical collar is unnecessary.
B) the paralysis may resolve.
C) the ability to feel will return.
D) the paralysis is permanent.
B
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A) P wave. B) ORS. C) T wave. D) J point.
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Which of the following bind to antigens on cells and attack them directly?
A. T cells B. Cytokines C. B cells D. Natural killer (NK) cells E. Haptens
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Using the CPT manual, select the appropriate code for the following procedure
Probing of lacrimal canaliculi with irrigation
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You must always drive:
a. offensively b. defensively c. under the speed limit d. all of the above
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