The ________ maintains equal pressure on both sides of the eardrum.

A. vestibule
B. oval window
C. tympanic cavity
D. eustachian tube
E. ear ossicle


Answer: D

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A) "Place the patient in semi-Fowler's position so her airway is clear if she vomits." B) "Leave the AED on the patient, even though she is breathing and has a pulse." C) "Please check the patient's breathing and pulse every 5 minutes." D) "Place the patient on a nonrebreather mask with 15 liters per minute of oxygen."

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A) She does not have any other injuries. B) She does not require rapid transport. C) Her pulse rate is within normal limits. D) She is alert with an open airway.

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Most physicians bill insurance carriers by completing paper or electronic versions of which form?

Verification of benefits form CMS-1500 claim form UB-04 claim form Superbill

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During an interior search, firefighters should stay in contact with a ____.

A. truss B. wall C. door D. roof

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