When you arrive at a residence for a man who is "not acting right," you enter the house and find him sitting on his couch. Which of the following findings would be MOST indicative of an altered mental status?
A) Odor of alcohol
B) Closed eyes
C) Tired appearance
D) Slurred speech
Answer: D) Slurred speech
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Leukemia is a condition in which:
A) there is anemia due to excessive venipunctures B) WBCs are overproduced and do not function correctly C) clotting factors do not work properly D) there is a weakened area of the blood vessel wall
An EMT basic can
A) administer intravenous fluids B) use defibrillators C) use advanced airway techniques D) transport patients by ambulance
A prescription's days supply is:
A) The total amount of medication to be dispensed. B) The number of days a prescription should last. C) The total amount the insurance carrier will cover for 1 day. D) The amount received on the first day the prescription is filled.
What organization was founded in 2007 that continues their pursuit to raise awareness of the need for dose reduction protocols by promoting pediatric-specified scan protocols to be used for both radiology and nonradiology users of CT?
a. U.S. Food and Drug Administration b. Alliance for Radiation Safety in Pediatric Imaging. c. American Registry of Radiologic Technologists d. The Joint Commission