A(n) ____________________ is a handheld device that requires less than a drop of blood to measure the patient's glucose level.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
glucometer
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You are on the scene of a car that hit a tree head on. The patient has a laceration to his forehead and a deformity to his left forearm. The car is a hybrid that runs on traditional as well as hydrogen gas. There is moderate front-end damage to the vehicle, but the air bags did not deploy. The patient was wearing a seat belt. What instruction is most appropriate in this situation?
A) "Place a flare near the oil spill so that no one slips." B) "I need to have the battery cables disconnected." C) "Let's deactivate the air bags by turning the engine off." D) "We will need to puncture the hydrogen tank to prevent an explosion."
A group of cells that perform a similar function is called _______________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which of the following sets the BEST example for your patient's health?
A) An EMT who smells of cigarette smoke on his clothing. B) A paramedic who is slim and in good physical shape. C) An EMR whose weight prevents him from quickly getting to a patient. D) An AEMT who appears hung over after two long night shifts.
Contracture of the hand, fingers, and wrist resulting from reduced blood flow to the af-fected muscles is called:
a. Paget disease b. Volkmann contracture c. Ganglion d. Rheumatoid arthritis