The Paramedic should assess for ____________________, serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity, by having one person press down firmly on the midline of the patient's abdomen while the Paramedic presses on one side of the abdomen, feeling for a wave transmission on the other side.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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What is the purpose of the pilot balloon on an endotracheal or a tracheostomy tube?
a. To help ascertain proper tube position b. To minimize mucosal trauma during inser-tion c. To monitor cuff status and pressure d. To protect the airway against aspiration
Office Note: "This patient returns to the office today due to chronic inflammation of postmastoidectomy cavity of the left ear." This would be reported with code _____.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Following an apparent terrorist attack, numerous patients present with shortness of breath and persistent coughing. A green haze is noted in the area in which the patients are located. Which of the following agents should you suspect they were exposed to?
A: Chlorine (CL) B: Phosgene oxime C: V agent (VX) D: Tabun (GA)
The ICD-10-CM Index to External Causes is a separate index from the Index to Diseases and Injuries that contains main terms for external causes of ___________ in alphabetical order.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word