A patient with liver disease suffers from a low platelet count. Which of the following would the EMT directly correlate to this condition?
A) Pale skin color
B) SpO2 90%
C) Bruising to arms
D) Heart rate 92
C
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Which of the following statements is NOT a characteristic of water-soluble vitamins?
A) They are easily lost or destroyed through cooking. B) They are required from the diet on a consistent basis. C) They are stored in the body for long periods of time. D) They are absorbed in the small intestine.
Each of the following statements regarding the point of entry is correct EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?
a. Incorrect point of entry results in cone cut error. b. Care must be taken to center the image receptor within the beam of radiation. c. The open end of the PID should be placed two inches from the patient's skin. d. An image receptor holder with an external aiming device aids in locating the point of entry.
The primary purpose of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) is ____.
A. to offer national certification to medical assisting practitioners B. to advance the field of pharmacy and the safety of patients C. to maintain and improve the quality of medical care and to certify doctors in various specialties D. to provide education and information resources to the entire field of internal medicine and its subspecialties E. to oversee accreditation of hospitals and outpatient surgery centers
When beginning the sanitization process on instruments that are contaminated with blood, what additional personal protective equipment is needed?
A. Prescription glasses B. Face mask C. Sterile gloves D. Shoe covers E. Cloth hair covering