Which of the following is the cause of overlap error, when the overlapping appears to be more severe in the distal or posterior region of the image?
a. The horizontal angulation was directed obliquely from the mesial
b. The horizontal angulation was directed obliquely from the distal
c. The horizontal angulation was directed obliquely from the occlusal
d. The horizontal angulation was directed obliquely from the apical
a. When the horizontal angulation is directed obliquely from the mesial, the overlapping will be more severe in the distal or posterior region of the image.
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A) placement of an oropharyngeal airway B) oxygen via nonrebreather face mask C) insertion of a nasal airway D) transport of the patient in the lateral recumbent (recovery) position
When assessing any patient, the paramedic should remember that:
A) the past medical history is of even greater importance if the patient has a traumatic injury. B) it is extremely common for patients with a medical complaint to have an underlying injury. C) some patients with a traumatic injury could also have an underlying medical component. D) the patient's underlying medical problem can usually be identified by a rapid assessment.
__________ appointments must be documented in the patient's medical record
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Which of the following manual airway maneuvers should be used when you are caring for a patient with a suspected cervical spine injury?
A) Sellick's B) Modified jaw-thrust C) Jaw/tongue lift D) Head-tilt/chin-lift