Breathing rapidly and deeply, which is called _______________, decreases the amount of carbon dioxide in the blood.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
hyperventilation
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A) apply direct pressure to the wound. B) open and suction his airway. C) ventilate him. D) open his airway with a jaw-thrust maneuver.
The technique for central rewarming requires the application of heat to which of the following areas of the patient's body?
A) Head, neck, chest, and groin B) Chest, back, neck, and armpits C) Lateral chest, neck, armpits, and groin D) Head, neck, chest, and back
Which of the following statements about rubella and the rubella virus is FALSE?
A) EMS providers should receive an MMR vaccination. B) The virus is spread via contact with infected blood and body fluids. C) Immunization via the MMR vaccination is 98 to 99 percent effective. D) Infection in the first trimester of pregnancy increases the risk of birth defects.
Hyperemia of eyelid: ________
Fill in the blank with correct ICD-10.