In order to keep the skin free of harmful organisms, there must be frequent hand washing using all of the following, EXCEPT ________.

A. cold distilled water
B. disinfectant soap
C. friction
D. warm running water


Answer: A

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Limiting time spent at a scene can be especially important if the mechanism of injury suggests that the patient could go into shock. In order to keep the time at the scene to a minimum, which of the following assessments or treatments should NOT be performed on the scene?

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Cardiomegaly is a(n) ________.

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