An 81-year-old female called 911 when she suddenly lost vision in her right eye. Based on this description, the EMT should be suspicious of:

A) cataracts.
B) glaucoma.
C) macular degeneration.
D) retinal detachment.


D

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a. abortion b. absorption c. contortion d. elasticity

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You are caring for a patient who has been involved in a motor vehicle collision. Appropriate personal protective equipment for this patient should include:

A) eye protection and a protective gown. B) gloves and eye protection. C) eye protection and N95 mask. D) gloves and a protective gown.

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ICD-10-CM Chapter 8, Disease of the Ear and Mastoid Process is a chapter that did NOT exist in ICD-9-CM

A) True B) False

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The respiratory therapist heard a pleural friction rub while performing a chest assessment on a patient with a lung abscess. What does this likely indicate?

a. The lungs are hyperinflated. b. Hemoptysis has developed. c. The abscess is located near the pleural surface. d. A pneumothorax has developed.

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