Given the research related to suicide, which patient should the EMT recognize as the highest risk for a suicidal action?

A) A 22-year-old male who has just broken up with his girlfriend of six months
B) An 18-year-old male who was just arrested for possession of marijuana
C) A 72-year-old widow who was just informed of a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease
D) A 34-year-old male who has been in and out of prison and was just convicted of receiving stolen property


C) A 72-year-old widow who was just informed of a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease

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An infant who needs positive-pressure ventilation should be ventilated at a rate of _______________ to _______________ breaths per minute

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which construction type requires that exterior walls be constructed of noncombustible materials and interior elements be constructed of any material permitted by the code?

A. Type I B. Type III C. Type IV D. Type V

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Which of the following sets of codes have age-specific descriptions in CPT?

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following best describes the body's attempt to heal and replace injured tissues?

A) Immune response B) Defense mechanism C) Inflammatory response D) Infection

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