Which is the correct container for disposing of soft medical items such as used latex gloves?

a. Red plastic bags with a box that has the bio-hazard symbol printed on it
b. Rigid red containers with a clear top and the bio-hazard symbol printed on them
c. Large trash can with a dark green plastic liner
d. Rigid blue container with a Warning symbol printed on it


a.Red plastic bags with a box that has the bio-hazard symbol printed on it

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a. A specific age group b. A specific gender c. The total population d. None of the above

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Which measure should a respiratory therapist take to reduce the parental stress associated with the sights and sounds of the NICU?

A) Explain to the parents in advance what they will see and what to expect. B) Do not burden the parents with any decision making. C) Ignore the parents so that they can learn to cope on their own. D) Bring the parents to the NICU before their baby is born.

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When returning your unit to service following a call, the responsibility of ensuring that the unit is restocked and ready for another call rests with:

A) the paramedic in charge. B) the medic who was driving. C) everyone on the EMS team. D) the shift captain or supervisor.

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