An 8-year-old child was chasing his dog when he ran out into the street and was struck by a car. He is responsive to verbal stimuli and has an unstable pelvis and a bruise to the side of his face. His airway is open and his breathing is rapid and shallow. His radial pulse is rapid and weak and his skin is cool, moist, and diaphoretic. He also has burns and abrasions to his back after being thrown
by the car onto the hot pavement. Based on these assessment findings, the EMT would treat the patient for what condition?
A) Hypoxia
B) Head injury
C) Shock
D) Burn injuries
C
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a. cerebrum. b. cerebellum. c. medulla. d. pons.
As employers, physicians have general liability for many aspects of their business. Which of the following does not fall under the responsibility of the employers?
A. the practice's buildings and grounds B. automobiles used in the practice C. employee safety D. employees driving to and from the workplace E. building damage due to bad weather
The presence of pus in the urine is referred to as ________.
A. bacteriuria B. pyuria C. polyuria D. anuria
It is appropriate to control the filling of an evacuated blood-collection tube manually.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)