When is a paramedic legally required to report abuse?

A) Whenever anything seems unusual in the care of a child, elder, or dependent adult
B) Whenever there is physical or behavioral evidence that suggests abuse
C) Only when there is clear evidence of abuse
D) Only when another provider agrees with the suspicion of abuse


B

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a. morbidity b. mortality c. procedure d. service

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Which of the following would most likely complete blank #1?

What will be an ideal response?

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When there are not enough red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood to carry an adequate amount of oxygen to the body's cells, the person has the condition called _______________. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Of the following clinical findings, which one would you MOST likely encounter during the early phase following a fracture of the basilar skull?

A. Altered mental status B. Mastoid ecchymosis C. Periorbital ecchymosis D. CSF draining from the nose

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