The first line of defense people have against disease is

A. tears.
B. saliva.
C. intact skin.
D. internal secretions.


C. intact skin.

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The EMT understands adequate breathing when he states:

A) "If the respiratory rate is between 10 and 20, the breathing is most likely adequate." B) "If the patient is breathing faster than 22 times a minute, it is inadequate." C) "Normal and adequate breathing is specific to the patient and is determined by assessment." D) "If the rate is between 10 and 20, with an intact airway and clear breath sounds, it is adequate."

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An important distinction between analgesics and anesthetics is:

A) anesthetics block all sensations. B) anesthetics can be administered only intravenously. C) analgesics produce unconsciousness in high doses. D) analgesics are reversible, whereas anesthetics are not.

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What would you expect to see on microscopic examination of a stained blood smear if the patient has had a splenectomy and why?

What will be an ideal response?

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Home health care is a service provided to recovering, disabled, or chronically ill patients who receive treatment in their homes.?

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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