Pertussis, an acute infectious disease caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis, is also called

A) mumps
B) chickenpox
C) measles
D) whooping cough


D

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Which of the following injuries is NOT associated with the use of vehicle restraint systems?

A) Traumatic brain injury B) Abrasions and contusions to the clavicle and chest area C) Lumbar spine trauma D) Abdominal injury

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The lower airway consists of which of the following structures?

a. Epiglottis, trachea, and bronchi b. Pharynx, bronchi, and alveoli c. Trachea, bronchi, and alveoli d. Larynx, bronchi, and alveoli

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Which of the following should be considered a life-threatening condition when performing step 2 of a primary assessment?

A. Decreased level of consciousness B. Seizure C. Simple fracture D. Head injury

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The Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act requires that pharmacies do all of the following, EXCEPT

Maintain a logbook with information regarding every SLCP-related purchase for at least one year Place SLCPs behind the pharmacy counter or in locked cabinets Instruct all employees about the requirements of the act, and certify to the DEA that training has been completed Sell no more than 3.6 grams of an SLCP

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