Atherosclerosis is a condition that can be described as:
A. plaque forming on the inner wall of the artery that eventually blocks the artery.
B. hardening of the arteries.
C. another name for arteriosclerosis.
D. another name for hypertension.
Answer: A
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a. Abduct the femurs to a 45-degree angle with the IR. b. Abduct the femurs until they are placed as close to the imaging table as possible. c. Abduct the femurs to 20 to 30 degrees from vertical. d. This cannot be accomplished in this projection.
Which of the following is not true about certification?
A. Certification is voluntary B. If you lose your certification, you cannot work in your profession C. If you lose your certification, you can continue to work in your profession D. Certification requires an exam E. Certification is the same as registration
The __________ provides assistance to establish local and state EMS databases and link them to a national database
A) Federal Communications Commission B) Department of Homeland Security C) Department of Transportation D) National EMS Information System
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