What additive destroys the enzymes in the blood when the gray-topped tube is used to collect blood?
A) sodium citrate
B) sodium fluoride
C) sodium heparin
D) lithium heparin
Answer: B
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A) administrative. B) clinical. C) technical. D) physical.
You must transport a patient with carbon monoxide poisoning to a specialized facility for treatment. Transport time is estimated at 1.5 hours. The patient is on a nonrebreather face mask with a continuous oxygen flow of 15 lpm. In the ambulance, you have a G tank with 1100 psi inside. Knowing that the cylinder constant is 2.41, which action should the EMT take in relation to the amount of available oxygen and transport time?
A) Return to the EMS station so you can replace the G cylinder with a full one B) Decrease the oxygen flow to 10 lpm for the transport C) Apply a nasal cannula at 8 lpm for the transport D) Complete the transport, and replace the G cylinder when back at the station
Give five examples of personal protective equipment:
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following is another term for "runner's heel"?
a. Plantar fascilitis b. Tendonitis c. Kyphosis d. Arthritis