As you approach a young male lying on the sidewalk who was called into 911 as an "unresponsive male," you observe an area of dark blood on his pants. He appears lethargic, pale, and diaphoretic. Your first action in caring for this patient would be to:
A) Apply oxygen
B) Cut the pants
C) Assess the airway
D) Elevate the leg
C) Assess the airway
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Which type of joint provides the greatest amount of free motion?
A) Hinged joint B) Ball-and-socket joint C) Gliding joint D) Saddle joint
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If a patient is brought by ambulance to a hospital-owned helipad, that hospital must provide the patient with a medical screening exam to be in compliance with EMTALA, regardless of intent.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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What is the primary storage form of iron?
A. Hemosiderin B. Myoglobin C. Apotransferrin D. Ferritin
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