Which of these is an EMS technique that has been proven through research to be less effective than once thought?
A. evidence-based practice
B. endotracheal intubation
C. modified Valsalva maneuver
D. tiered response
Answer: Endotracheal intubation
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A) Down time is 8 minutes B) Total down time is 31 minutes C) Down time is 25 minutes D) Total down time is 6 minutes
The overwhelming majority of fire prevention efforts are concentrated on ____.
A. single-family homes B. multifamily residences C. the business community D. utility companies
The full term for the abbreviation CMS is __________________________________________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
There is an Excludes 2 note at the beginning of the Diseases of the Digestive System chapter. Which is NOT one of the conditions noted in the Excludes note?
A) Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period B) Complications of pregnancy C) Circulatory disorders D) Endocrine diseases