When working at the scene of a motor vehicle crash at night, you should NOT use:
A. road flares.
B. reflective vests.
C. portable floodlights.
D. intermittent flashing devices.
Ans: A. road flares.
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A) You have inadvertently drawn a venous sample. B) The patient is critically hypoxic and requires assisted ventilation. C) This is the typical value for this patient. D) The lab performed the test incorrectly.
A reference tool that should be placed in every emergency vehicle for use when responding to a possible "hazmat" incident is/are:
A) MSDS sheets from local chemical users and suppliers. B) The Emergency Response Guidebook. C) The Merck manual. D) The Physician's Desk Reference.
What are two general characteristics of rodents?
The renal artery, renal vein, and ureter enter the kidney in the area known as the _______________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).