While caring for a trauma patient, blood splashes into an EMT's eyes. This is an example of:
A: exposure.
B: indirect contact.
C: transmission.
D: infection.
Ans: A: exposure.
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A) Check the patient's breath sounds B) Turn the patient on his side C) Assess the patient's abdomen D) Prepare the suction
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false