A pleural effusion would show which of the following on a radiologic exam?

A. plate-like infiltrates
B. blunt costophrenic angles
C. flattened diaphragm
D. ground glass appearance


Ans: B. A chest X-ray reveals a pleural effusion if we see descriptors such as "blunt or obliterated costophrenic angles", or "concave superior interface".

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You respond to a multiple-vehicle collision. You and your partner are reviewing dispatch information en route to the scene. You will be at a major intersection of two state highways. As you approach the scene, you review the guidelines for sizing up the scene. The guidelines include:

a. looking for safety hazards b. evaluating the need for additional units or other assistance c. evaluating the need to stabilize the spine d. all of the above

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Switching compressors during two-rescuer CPR:

A) should take no more than 15 seconds to accomplish. B) should occur every 2 minutes throughout the arrest. C) is necessary only if the compressor becomes fatigued. D) is performed after every 10 to 20 cycles of adult CPR.

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The same legal standards of confidentiality and compliance required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) apply to all patient records, whether on paper or on the computer.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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