The EMT accurately understands alcoholism when he states:
A) "The diagnosis of alcoholism is applied to a person who drinks hard liquor, not beer or wine."
B) "Surprisingly, in its late stages, those with alcoholism are very functional and able to hold down a job and maintain good family relations."
C) "Alcohol is classified as a drug on which the addict becomes psychologically dependent, not physically dependent."
D) "Aside from the excessive amounts of alcohol, much of the health deterioration that accompanies alcoholism comes from malnutrition."
D
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A) the patient has a pathological condition. B) the ratio of white blood cells to red blood cells is abnormal. C) the red blood cells in the sample have all lysed. D) the volume of blood obtained from the patient is insufficient for analysis.
Proteins are necessary for all of the following EXCEPT _______
a. producing energy b. promoting growth and repair of tissues c. providing the framework for bones, muscles, and blood d. aiding in digestion
Which of the following best describes the pathophysiology of anaphylactic shock?
A) The serious allergic reaction causes the blood vessels to dilate uncontrollably, resulting in a loss of blood pressure. B) The allergic reaction causes fluid and blood to leak out of the vessels, causing hypovolemia. C) The heart is not able to effectively pump blood through the body. D) A blood clot prevents blood from returning to the heart and causes a drop in blood pressure.
During extrication of a seriously injured patient from his or her crashed vehicle, it is MOST important to:
A) provide emergency care while extrication is in progress if it is safe to do so. B) place a paramedic in the vehicle with the patient to provide emotional support. C) apply a vest-style extrication device to facilitate rapid removal after extrication. D) place a backboard onto a stretcher and have it as close to the vehicle as possible.