Which of the following describes the BEST guideline for paramedics to follow to protect themselves from physical violence?
A) Obtain a permit and carry a firearm.
B) Wear body armor when dispatched on suspicious calls.
C) Retreat from the scene if threatened, even if it means leaving the patient behind.
D) Learn techniques of self-defense.
C
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Which of the following statements is not true about muscle approximation?
a. Muscle approximation involves slowly pushing the two ends of a muscle together to shorten it, then slowly lengthening the muscle. b. The approximation motion mechanically simulates the shortening that occurs during contraction, which produces a relaxation response. c. It is probable that the spindle fibers register the shortened position, which triggers a resetting of the muscle length by inducing a relaxation response. d. Muscle approximation is a technique used to increase the strength of an inhibited or stretch-weakened muscle.
Infants born within the hospital are classified to ____.
A. obstetrics B. pediatrics C. obstetrics-delivered D. newborn
The inside layer of a joint capsule where cells make a viscous fluid for lubricating the joint is the:
a. synovium. b. cartilage. c. callus. d. fascia.
Between 12-16 years, the third molar will have:
A. erupted B. shown the first evidence of calcification C. crown completion D. root completion