Which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Radiographs reveal the pattern of bone loss.
b. Radiographs indicate the amount of bone loss.
c. Radiographs cannot detect early signs of periodontal diseases.
d. Radiographs reveal crestal bone irregularities.
b. Radiographs document the amount of bone remaining rather than the amount lost. The amount of bone loss is estimated as the difference between the physiologic bone level and the height of the remaining bone.
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EMS has changed dramatically over the past 10 years. Today, paramedic emergency care emphasizes all of the following actions EXCEPT:
a. providing competent emergency care. b. prescribing certain medications to patients who are not transported. c. providing emotional support to patients and their families. d. drawing on a strong knowledge of pathophysiology.
You have been called for a 2-year-old female with an arm injury. The child presents with deformity and bruising to her left forearm. When asked, the mother states that the child fell from the bed, but the father states that his daughter fell down the stairs. Given the inconsistent stories, you are suspicious of child abuse. Which one of the following narratives would be most appropriate when
documenting this situation? A) "Patient fell off of bed injuring left arm—per mother; patient fell down stairs injuring left arm—per father." B) "Mother and father cannot agree on how their daughter got the bruise and deformity to the arm." C) "Patient has injuries consistent with child abuse; the mother and father cannot determine how the patient was injured." D) "Patient appears to be abused; the police will be called and the physician in the ED will be notified."
Which gas has the lowest specific gravity at 25° C and 760 mm Hg?
a. Water vapor c. CO2 b. Helium d. O2
Decimals, fractions, and percentages represent parts of a whole
Indicate whether the statement is true or false