A patient who is weak informs you that she has a history of her "iron being too low." This should concern the EMT because iron is needed to:

A) Manufacture the white blood cells required for fighting infection
B) Help the blood to clot
C) Carry oxygen throughout the body
D) Maintain an adequate blood pressure in the body


C) Carry oxygen throughout the body

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Which of the following statements is TRUE?

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Regardless of the patient's presenting cardiac arrest rhythm, the first IV or IO drug that should be given is:

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What will be an ideal response?

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