When assessing and treating a traumatically injured female in her third trimester of pregnancy, the EMT must remember that:
A) immobilization to a long spine board increases her risk for vomiting.
B) the maternal heart rate naturally decreases as the due date approaches.
C) care for the baby will come from caring for the mother.
D) an increase in blood volume makes her naturally resistant to shock.
C
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Which of the following oral lesions most likely results from chronic friction?
a. Vascular malformation b. Pigmented nevus c. Focal hyperkeratosis d. Secondary herpes e. Leukoedema
What type of gloves are required when handling extraoral film in the darkroom?
What will be an ideal response?
The study of the physical effect of human/computer interaction on workers with the goal of minimizing and/or eliminating problems is called:
A) computer logistics. B) computer interaction effect. C) ergonomics. D) Both A and B E) None of the above