You have a patient who was possibly bitten by a rabid dog. Which of the following is CORRECT about rabies?
A) Infection can lead to Bell's palsy, headaches, and meningitis.
B) The virus travels along nerves from the bite to the brain.
C) It has been identified as a potential weapon of bioterrorism.
D) The virus causes inflammation of brain tissue.
B
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Which statement by the EMT indicates proper application of the term drowning?
A) "A drowning occurs when a person dies while in water, regardless of cause." B) "A drowning occurs any time a person is submerged in water and dies as a result." C) "A drowning occurs any time a person is submerged in a liquid and suffers some sort of respiratory impairment." D) "A drowning occurs any time a person is submerged in a liquid and dies; also the incident must be deemed to have been preventable."
Where would the EMT palpate for a popliteal pulse?
A) Posterior ankle B) Upper arm C) Behind the knee D) Top of foot
When reporting more than one statistical modifier, with no other pricing modifiers, the modifiers can be reported in any order, with the exception of the QT, QW, and SF modifiers.?
Indicate whether the statement is true or false