During triage of a chemical and nuclear disaster, victims are separated in order to contain the contamination. The warm zone

a. is 300 feet from the hot zone
b. is 50 feet from the hot zone
c. is 1000 feet form the hot zone
d. is 500 feet from the hot zone


a

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appropriate care for this injury? A) Cold packs to the face and eyelid B) Gentle pressure over the face and eye C) Gentle cleansing of the eye with sterile water D) Warm packs to the area of swelling

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Which of the following conditions would tend to shift the point of maximal impulse (PMI) far-ther to the left?

1. Pulmonary emphysema 2. Collapse of the left lower lobe 3. Collapse of the right lower lobe 4. Right-sided tension pneumothorax a. 1, 2, and 3 only b. 2 and 4 only c. 2, 3, and 4 only d. 1, 2, 3, and 4

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Why is it imperative that a patient signs the Assignments of Benefits authorization?

A. To transfer the balance to collections when necessary B. So providers can order unnecessary tests C. To authorize additional visits related to the patient's diagnosis D. So the practice may bill the insurance company for reimbursement

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You should never use your ____ to measure pulse rate

A) thumb B) index finger C) middle finger D) ring finger

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