What forces cause the rib cage to return to resting position following torquing of the rib-cage elements?

A) Elasticity
B) Gravity
C) Kinetic energy
D) a & b
E) a & c


D

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The elderly are at risk for skin tears. The main anatomic region for this increased risk is:

A. flattened epidermal rete pegs and dermal papillae. B. reduced number of sweat glands. C. decreased vascularity, particularly in the capillary loops of the dermal papillae. D. decreased thickness of dermis and hypodermis.

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A 41-year-old male patient has fallen from a second-story roof. He is complaining of right leg pain and pain to his pelvic region. When performing the secondary assessment on this patient, which one of the following should the EMT intentionally not perform?

A) Palpation of the patient's abdomen B) Immobilization to a long spine board C) Palpation of the pelvic region D) Transporting the patient supine

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The radiologist provides only the supervision and interpretation of a hysterosalpingography. What is the correct CPT code assignment for the radiologist?

a. 74740 b. 74740–26 c. 58340, 74740 d. 58340, 74740–26

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Monocytes are the largest white blood cell (WBC) and have a distinct kidney-bean-shaped nucleus. The cytoplasm is abundant and clear, and it stains a grayish ________.

A. red B. white C. blue D. green

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