Deterministic effects of ionizing radiation include all of the following EXCEPT
a. sterility.
b. cataracts.
c. skin erythema.
d. cancer.
d. cancer.
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An intoxicated 24-year-old female has been struck by lightning and is conscious but confused. Which one of the following assessment findings should the EMT investigate first?
A) Burns to both arms B) Irregular heartbeat C) Deformity to the left wrist D) Unequal pupils
Which of the following is NOT an effective way of obtaining a medical history from a patient who is totally deaf?
A) Speaking slowly and slightly more loudly to the patient B) Using paper and pencil to write down your questions C) Addressing the patient face-to-face if he or she can read lips D) Using an interpreter who knows American Sign Language
The coxal bone of the pelvis is made up of the
a. ilium, iliac fossa, and pubic symphysis. b. ischium, pubis, and iliac crest. c. ilium, ischium, and pubis. d. ischial spine, ilium, and pubis.
Which statement shows that an EMT understands field care of a patient with a possible joint dislocation?
A) "If a joint injury is suspected, ice packs–but not splints–are indicated." B) "The care for a patient with a joint injury is identical to that for a patient with a fracture." C) "If a distal pulse is absent, three attempts to straighten the joint can be made." D) "Warm packs–not cold packs–are indicated for a patient with a possible joint injury."