Which of these is not a cause of fogging of the radiograph?
exposure to white light
exposure to scatter radiation
overexposure
chemical fog
overexposure
Rationale: overexposure – This usually does not cause film fog but does cause darkening of processed film.
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Which of the following is required in the management of all open soft-tissue injuries?
A) Cervical spine precautions B) Provision of high-concentration oxygen C) Application of a disinfectant solution D) Use of Standard Precautions by the EMT
Which of the following is the official source of drug standards in the United States and is published every five years?
A. American Hospital Formulary Service B. Physicians' Desk Reference C. United States Pharmacopeia/National Formulary D. Epocrates E. Drug Evaluations
What is the ICS term for the headquarter location of an incident?
a. the planning sector b. the forward observation point c. the command post d. the staging area
You are performing a rapid assessment on a 30-year-old male who was involved in a motor-vehicle crash. The patient is conscious, but restless. He complains of difficulty breathing and chest pain. Your assessment reveals diminished breath sounds in the left hemithorax, normal jugular veins, and a midline trachea. His blood pressure is 124/64 mm Hg, heart rate is 120 and regular, and respirations are 26 breaths/min and shallow. Which of the following injuries should you suspect?
A. Moderate hemothorax B. Simple pneumothorax C. Myocardial contusion D. Tension pneumothorax