The definition of ____ is the physical removal of contaminants from people, equipment, and the environment.

A. evacuation
B. prevention
C. detoxification
D. decontamination


Answer: D

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Perceptual deficits include the inability to:

A. identify common objects. B. pick up small items with the hands. C. control the bowel and bladder. D. identify relatives.

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Which of the following educational topics covered in a typical pulmonary rehabilitation program are most suitable for presentation by a respiratory care practitioner?

1. Methods of relaxation and stress management 2. Recreation and vocational counseling 3. Diaphragmatic and pursed-lip breathing techniques 4. Respiratory structure, function, and disease a. 2 and 4 only b. 1, 2, and 3 only c. 3 and 4 only d. 1, 2, 3, and 4

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You are instructing an OEC class on how to assist an ALS provider with defibrillation. Which of the following statements correctly identifies pad placement?

a. "The negative pad is placed on the upper right chest beneath the clavicle on the mid-clavicular line, whereas the positive pad is placed about 2–3 inches beneath the left nipple and 3–4 inches along the anterior axillary line." b. "The positive pad is placed over the left precordium, and the negative pad is placed on the back between the shoulder blades." c. "The negative pad is placed on the upper left chest at the clavicle along the anterior axillary line, whereas the positive pad is placed about 4 inches over the left nipple along the mid-clavicular line." d. "The positive pad is placed about 2–3 inches above the right nipple, and the negative pad is placed between the shoulder blades."

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In 2010, the average cost for family coverage in an employer-based group healthcare insurance plan was $_______________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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