When a helicopter must land on a grade (uneven ground), you should:
A. approach the aircraft from the uphill side.
B. approach the aircraft from the downhill side.
C. attempt to approach the aircraft from behind.
D. move the patient to the aircraft as soon as it lands.
Answer: B. approach the aircraft from the downhill side.
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What will be an ideal response?
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a. Prevents atrial backflow during ventricular contraction. b. Separates the right atrium and the left atrium. c. Separates the right atrium and the right ventricle. d. Separates the right ventricle and the pul-monary artery.
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A) 2% to 5% B) 5% to 10% C) 10% to 20% D) 20% to 50%
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).