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."
You arrive at the scene of a fall, where a 42-year-old woman fell backward off a step ladder while cleaning windows in her kitchen. She is lying on the floor complaining of pain to her ankle. She tells you, "If I had just gone to work today instead of using vacation time, this never would have happened!" Based on information thus far, which one of the following can you conclude?
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.
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
During an interior search, firefighters should stay in contact with a ____.
A. truss B. wall C. door D. roof