At the scene of a multiple-casualty incident caused by a weapon of mass destruction, the AEMT's FIRST priority is:

A) identifying the agent used.
B) ensuring the safety of yourself and your partner.
C) establishing a communications system.
D) estimating the number of dead and injured.


B

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April 1: Unit census = 21 ? April 2: Unit admissions = 3 Unit discharges = 2 Transfers in = 2 Transfers out = 1 Admission & Discharge (A&D) = 2 ? Which is the unit census for April 2?

A. 21 B. 22 C. 23 D. 24

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If the patient feels more comfortable viewing sexually transmitted infections (STI) brochures at home rather than in the medical office, the medical assistant should follow up afterward and see if the patient has any questions.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Serum is described as lipemic in the presence of increased:

a. bilirubin, causing jaundice b. carbon dioxide from cell metabolism c. hemoglobin from ruptured RBCs d. lipids in a nonfasting sample

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Which of the following is an advantage of a standardized prescription card format?

Increased calls to help desks Decreased prescription prices Speedy prescription claim processing Decreased time for patient care

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