An EMT may injure his or her back, even if it is straight, if the:

A. back is bent forward at the hips.
B. force is exerted straight down the spine.
C. shoulder is aligned over the pelvis.
D. hands are held close to the legs.


Answer: A. back is bent forward at the hips.

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

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The _______ gives some detail for the selection of HCPCSSII codes

A) AMA B) CMS C) NCCI D) Medicare

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