You have been called to transport a patient in septic shock from the emergency department of a local hospital to the critical care unit of another. Two nurses will be accompanying you. As a knowledgeable EMT, you recognize that this state of shock has been caused by:

A) failing heart.
B) blood loss.
C) infection.
D) fluid volume loss.


C

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Diagnosis codes are located in the ________, listed alphanumerically and divided into 21 chapters based on cause and body system

a. Current Procedural Listing b. Tabular List c. Table of Neoplasms d. Current Codes Terminology

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The skillful blending of performance elements comprises the ________ of massage

A) art B) science C) philosophy D) anatomy

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In the creation of a strategic plan, it is helpful to make a list of:

a. Staff on duty. b. Competitors. c. Charitable organizations. d. None of the above.

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The ________ of the medical decision making is a key factor in determining the level of E/M codes selected.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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