What is the proper name or term for a bracelet or necklace that a patient wears to identify potential medical conditions?

a. Dog tag
b. ID tag
c. Insurance ID tag
d. Medical alert tag


Ans: d. Medical alert tag

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Most American fire departments offer some level of EMS service. EMS calls have consistently outpaced fire suppression calls over the past 20 years. In many jurisdictions, at least ______ percent of the calls are EMS calls

A. 50 B. 60 C. 70 D. 80

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After a lengthy response time in a rural community, you arrive at the home of a 62-year-old female patient who is still seizing. Your immediate action would be to:

A) Assess the patient's airway and breathing B) Determine if the patient has a seizure history C) Determine the total duration of the seizure D) Move the patient to the ambulance for assessment and initiate transport

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The practice of ____ employs a vacuum created on the patient's skin by applying heated glass cups. It leaves purplish circles on the skin that may take several days to go away.

A. coining B. cupping C. spooning D. abrading

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