You receive an order to draw blood from a patient for a lipid profile. The physician is most likely concerned about the patient's
A. digestive system.
B. skeletal system.
C. cardiovascular system
D. muscular system.
Answer: C
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Multiple EMS agencies are involved in a WMD incident involving hundreds of patients. Which item regarding the different protocols and medical direction used by those different agencies is best?
A) EMTs should automatically be able to administer any medication that a paramedic can administer. B) Most protocols involving on-line medical direction should convert to standing orders. C) On-line medical direction should be used for any and all treatment by EMS. D) All on-line medical direction should be suspended.
To achieve certification as a National Certified Medical Office Assistant (NCMOA), you must have all of the following qualifications EXCEPT:
a. high-school diploma or equivalent. b. graduation from an approved program of study or 1 year of experience. c. evaluations of billing performance. d. a passing grade on the NCMOA exam.
A patient was assaulted and sustained multiple injuries of various types. Which injury does the EMT recognize as presenting the greatest risk for infection?
A) Contusion to the chin B) Closed crush injury to the knee C) Abrasion to the right side of the face D) Hematoma to the left foot
Beck's triad is often found in a pericardial tamponade. Which three of the following findings does it include? 1. JVD 2. Hypotension 3. Wheezing 4. Muffled heart sounds 5. Stridor
A) 1, 3, 4 B) 2, 3, 5 C) 1, 2, 4 D) 3, 4, 5