When palpating a pulse on top of the foot, the EMT is assessing blood flow in what vessel?
A) Posterior tibial vein
B) Femoral vein
C) Coronary artery
D) Dorsalis pedis artery
D
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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a. Pain b. Decreased venous return to the heart c. Tracheal compression d. Atelectasis
A factor that determines skin color is the amount of oxygenated blood in the dermis of skin. The pigment in red blood cells that carry oxygen is called _______________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Another term for degenerative joint disease is ________.
A. osteoporosis B. osteoarthritis C. lordosis D. lentigos E. kyphosis