The spleen of a patient has ruptured. Because it is a solid organ, the EMT recognizes that the primary threat to life is:

A) blood loss.
B) pain.
C) infection.
D) inflammation.


A

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a. Assault b. Battery c. Larceny d. Intimidation

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The three ingredients that are combined in an anti-infective ointment to make a single product are:

A) Bacitracin, neomycin, and polymyxin B sulfate. B) Bacitracin, zinc oxide, and pramoxine. C) Glycerin, neomycin, and pramoxine. D) Bacitracin, neomycin, and alpha-galactosidase.

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Signs and symptoms associated with peripheral vascular disease are:

A. cold feet and legs. B. pink skin. C. increased sensitivity. D. cold torso.

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Which of the following is an accurate comparison of an apothecary measurement and its equivalent within the apothecary system?

A. 60 gtt = 1 tsp B. 2 c = 1 pt C. 8 oz = 1 c D. 1 L = 1000 mL E. 1 fl oz = 8 fl dr

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