A cerebral _____ results from the disruption of arterial blood supplied from the heart to the brain.
a. embolism
b. infarction
c. hemorrhage
d. thrombosis
b. infarction
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Sometimes a small U wave follows the T wave. This represents ________
a. a rapid heartbeat b. a slow heartbeat c. further relaxation of the ventricles d. further contraction of the ventricles
A midsize car has been struck by a small delivery truck and sustained moderate damage to the front passenger area. The car is on its tires, and wood chocks have been placed under the undercarriage of the car. The air bags did not deploy. Which one of the following is the next step in this rescue?
A) Carefully deploy the air bags. B) Extricate the patient. C) Forcibly open the trunk. D) Release air from the tires.
A patient was assaulted and sustained multiple injuries of various types. Which injury does the EMT recognize as presenting the greatest risk for infection?
A) Contusion to the chin B) Closed crush injury to the knee C) Abrasion to the right side of the face D) Hematoma to the left foot
A necropsy report is not necessary upon the death of the patient (animal)
Indicate whether the statement is true or false