________ is (are) the breaking down of skin from prolonged pressure on the same spot

a. Decubitus ulcers
b. Cataracts
c. Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
d. Stroke


a

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Volume II of the ICD-9-M includes a:

a. listing of body systems. b. listing of surgical procedures. c. alphabetic listing of diseases and injuries. d. listing of factors affecting the health status of an individual.

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The ____ officer is responsible for communication and contact between other agencies that respond.

A. logistics B. liaison C. PI D. safety

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Your patient is a four-year-old child. He has received an accidental gunshot wound to the groin and has lost a significant amount of blood. He responds to painful stimuli and has a heart rate of 150 with no radial pulse. Respirations are 32 and shallow. What is the total amount of intravenous fluid you should administer to this patient, assuming that his condition does NOT improve with intervention?

A) 10 mL/kg
B) 20 mL/kg
C) 30 mL/kg
D) 40 mL/kg

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When pulling a patient, you should extend your arms no more than ________ in front of your torso.

A. 5 to 10 inches B. 20 to 30 inches C. 15 to 20 inches D. 10 to 15 inches

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