Which of the following is the first line of defense in fighting against infectious diseases?
A. vaccinations
B. hand washing
C. using BSI
D. using 100% bleach
Answer: B. hand washing
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Which of the following is an example of topographical limitations or barriers that inspectors may encounter? (559
A. Shrubs B. Bushes C. Fences D. Drainage ditches
When do you determine the need for extra resources?
a. during the focused exam b. during the initial assessment c. during the scene size-up d. during the rapid trauma survey
A 49-year-old man was fishing in a stream of cold water when he became submerged after getting tangled in some hidden roots. The patient was pulled from the stream by friends after approximately 5 minutes of submersion. Your assessment reveals that he is responsive to painful stimuli and breathing 5 times per minute. His pulse is weak and rapid. Which set of instructions would be appropriate to relay to the team of rescuers?
A) "Do not wipe the water off him. It will keep his body cool and protect vital organs like his brain and heart." B) "Do not apply the AED if he goes into cardiac arrest. The water was very cold and the AED is contraindicated in hypothermia." C) "I need someone to perform abdominal thrusts to see if he took water into his stomach." D) "Let's move him into the warm ambulance as quickly as possible, and then cut off his clothes and cover him."
Which of the following is NOT an acceptable guideline for proofreading written documents?
A. Small errors are usually not noticed by the reader. B. Check for missing and/or repeated words. C. Verify the spelling of proper names. D. Proofread at least twice.