Which of the following terms describes a life-threatening condition if not immediately treated?
a. heat cramps
b. heat exhaustion
c. heat stroke
d. heat wave
c
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a. Synapses are fired repeatedly b. People feel strong emotions c. The prefrontal cortex is highly active d. Motor cortex is active
A young female was involved in an altercation and stabbed in the abdomen with an ice pick. After being stabbed, she quickly removed the ice pick. She states that there was not much bleeding but does say it "stings" quite a bit. Assessment reveals a small puncture wound to the right upper quadrant with some dried blood around the site. Which of the following best describes the primary focus of the
EMT in caring for this patient? A) Keeping the entry site clean and free of infection B) Assessing for internal blood loss or shock C) Assessing for underlying injury to the spleen D) Preventing air from entering the abdominal cavity
Occlusal trauma can cause periodontal disease
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A phlebotomist was assigned to perform a glucose screening test on a pregnant woman in a doctor's office. The phlebotomist noticed that the patient had just finished eating her sack lunch. What extra step should a phlebotomist take?
a. document the nonfasting condition b. warm the site prior to the fingerstick c. discard the sack lunch before beginning the procedure d. no extra steps are required