Which thermometer should be utilized by an EMT when assessing the temperature of a patient with hypothermia?

A) Tympanic thermometer in the patient's ear
B) Medical-grade thermometer in the patient's rectum
C) Household rectal thermometer in the patient's rectum
D) Medical-grade thermometer in the patient's mouth


B) Medical-grade thermometer in the patient's rectum

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A) parasympathetic nervous system B) peripheral nervous system C) sympathetic nervous system D) all the above E) none of the above

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In most cases, the insurer pays an annual cost or ____ for health-care insurance. 

A. coinsurance B. deductible C. premium D. copayment

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The purpose of a cover letter that is sent with a resume is to _______________.

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Use the drop factor to calculate the flow rate in gtt / min. Flow rate is 150 mL / hr. Administer set is 15 gtt / mLWhat is the drop factor?How many drops per minute will the patient receive?

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

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