A health care–acquired infection occurs when:

A) a source is detected
B) the chain of infection is complete
C) a means of transmission is maintained by disinfectants
D) a susceptible host remains stable


Answer: B

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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You are transporting a 58-year-old female with terminal breast cancer. While in the ambulance, she becomes tearful yet agitated, and repeatedly asks, "Why me?" As a knowledgeable EMT, you recognize that she is in which stage of grieving?

A) Anger B) Denial C) Bargaining D) Depression

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Bone density can be increased by ________.

A. eating a high-carbohydrate diet B. avoiding too much sun exposure C. walking D. eating a high-protein diet E. eating smaller meals 5 times a day

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If your patient is alone and unresponsive, in order to obtain some form of medical history, you should:

A. ask people in the neighborhood. B. go through the patient's wallet. C. search the scene for medication containers or medical devices. D. search through the patient's bedroom drawers for hidden illegal drugs.

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