Blunt abdominal injury may result from all of the following, EXCEPT:
a. direct compression of the abdomen against a fixed object
b. from deceleration forces, with tearing of organs and their blood vessels
c. hollow organ rupture due to increased intraluminal pressures
d. transection of a major artery due to a gunshot to the abdomen
D
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with liquor containers. Aside from the alcohol, which of the following scene clues would be most significant to the EMT? A) Glucometer on the table B) Smell of urine in the room C) Dried vomit on the floor D) Bugs and insects in the room
An eductor that is always piped through the venturi is a(n) ____ eductor.
A. in-line B. bypass C. Venturi D. compressed
If you know someone is engaged in illegal behavior and you do not report it, you could be disciplined, fired, or subject to legal action yourself even if you were not involved
A. True B. False
The normal pH of the human body ranges from:
A. 7.25 - 7.30. B. 7.35 - 7.45. C. 7.50 - 7.55. D. 7.60 - 7.75.