A patient has had part of his right thumb amputated in an industrial accident. Coworkers have retrieved the thumb and wrapped it in a towel. The EMT demonstrates appropriate handling of the amputated part when he:
A) Places the thumb in ice water
B) Keeps the thumb warm during transport
C) Places the thumb in sterile saline
D) Wraps it in a dry sterile dressing
D) Wraps it in a dry sterile dressing
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A) The armpit-forearm drag B) The extremity lift C) The shirt drag D) The blanket drag
Which of the following interfaces is (are) used in the application of noninvasive positive pressure ventilation?
1. Nasal mask 2. Nasal pillow 3. Oronasal mask 4. Total face mask a. 1 only c. 1, 2, and 4 b. 1 and 3 d. 1, 2, 3, and 4
________ is a condition in which blood sugar drops below 70 mg/dL
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word