A 71-year-old male is semiconscious following a sudden, severe headache. There is vomitus on his face and his respirations are slow and shallow. The EMT must immediately:
A. insert a nasopharyngeal airway.
B. perform oropharyngeal suctioning.
C. apply oxygen via a nonrebreathing mask.
D. assist the patient's ventilations with a bag-mask device.
Answer: B. perform oropharyngeal suctioning.
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Which organization accredits private postsecondary institutions and programs that prepare students for entry into the medical assisting profession?
1) National Center for Competency Testing 2) Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools 3) Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs 4) National Association for Health Professionals 5) National Healthcareer Association
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Scatter radiation in radiography is produced during
a. Compton interactions. b. photoelectric effect interactions. c. coherent or classical interactions. d. an annihilation interaction.
When administering medication by the subcutaneous injection route:
a. correct placement of the needle is confirmed by a blood return when the plunger of the syringe is pulled back. b. do not rub or massage the site, because this promotes systemic absorption and nullifies the advantage of localized effect. c. you may use an air plug in the syringe, which pushes the medication farther into the subcutaneous tissue. d. avoid pinching the skin at the injection site, as this will result in a slower absorption of the medication.