Which of the following represents two primary functions of the GI tract?
A. Assimilation of nutrients and elimination of waste
B. Anaerobic respiration and bicarbonate excretion
C. Release of hypothalamic factors and maintenance of blood pressure
D. Detoxification of drugs and transmethylation of drug metabolites
A
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Which one of the following statements made by another EMT, regarding chest pain and acute coronary syndrome, should you agree with?
A) "If the chest pain started during activity, it is most likely cardiac. If the pain started while the patient was at rest, it is most likely not cardiac." B) "If the patient's chest pain does not go away with nitroglycerin, the EMT should assume that the medication is expired and ineffective." C) "If the patient experiences chest pain that radiates into the left arm, it is most likely a heart attack. If the pain radiates anywhere else, it is most likely not cardiac in origin." D) "Many patients experiencing acute coronary syndrome do not have actual chest pain; rather, they experience a sensation of discomfort or pressure."
Currently, there is a debate within your organization regarding the use of codes in your medical communications and radio traffic. As you are in favor of using plain English and doing away with codes, a strong argument to justify this position would be:
A) Codes increase the amount of air time needed to relay information B) The code system can be made public, allowing others to hear confidential information C) The use of codes does not allow the EMT to practice his or her medical terminology D) Some medical information can be too complex for a simple code system
A paramedic has asked you to sterilize a laryngoscope blade that was placed in the mouth of a patient during an endotracheal intubation procedure. To sterilize this piece of equipment, you should:
A) Wipe the blade down with a solution of 1 part bleach to 10 parts water B) Clean the blade with soap and water, and then soak it in bleach for 1 hour C) Immerse and leave the blade in an EPA-registered and approved chemical sterilant D) Wipe and soak the blade in a solution of 100 parts bleach to 1 part water
The ____ defines the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) placard system and houses a wealth of information related to the potential health risk of hazardous materials.
A. Hazardous Waste Operations Guide B. Hazardous Materials Transportation Guide C. Emergency Response Guide D. Chemical Transportation Guide