A malignant tumor arising from glandular origin is:
A. a large tumor
B. an adenocarcinoma
C. a sarcoma
D. an oncogene
b
Rationale: An adenocarcinoma is a malignant tumor arising from glandular origin.
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A paramedic administers a medication to decrease the effect of the parasympathetic nervous system on the heart. In response to this treatment, the EMT would expect which vital sign change?
A) Increase in respirations B) Decrease in heart rate C) Decreased blood pressure D) Increase in heart rate
Which of the following patients is at greatest risk if another patient who is highly contagious comes into the office?
A. Diabetic patient B. Young adult with asthma C. Immunocompromised patient D. Patient with high blood pressure E. Woman who is 5 months pregnant
Regardless of the method of spinal immobilization used, you must:
A) always secure the head before the torso. B) secure the patient in the position found. C) keep the head, neck, and trunk in alignment. D) stabilize the head using slight manual traction.