A jagged, open wound in the skin that extends down into the underlying tissue is a(n) ________.

A. laceration
B. abscess
C. incision
D. puncture
E. lesion


Answer: A

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All people have about the same number of _______________, regardless of skin color. What varies from person to person is how active the cells are in producing melanin. 

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

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Which projection will superimpose the radial styloid over the ulnar styloid?

PA PA oblique mediolateral PA axial - Stetcher method

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Your unit has been dispatched to stand by at the scene of a structure fire. There are no injuries of which you are aware. Upon arriving at the scene, you should:

A. contact medical control and apprise him or her of the situation. B. park your ambulance behind the incident commander's vehicle. C. set up a staging area where fire fighters can be treated if necessary. D. ask the incident commander where the ambulance should be staged.

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When should you record exam and test results?

A. Every other Friday B. Every Monday morning C. Once a month D. Every Friday afternoon E. As soon as they are available

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