A male patient has just been burned with hot water and has blisters on his left arm. The EMT would recognize that:
A) the burn can be classified as superficial.
B) fluid has collected between the layers of skin.
C) medium and large blood vessels have ruptured.
D) the burn shows signs and symptoms of infection.
B
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At 61 years of age and older, which of the following physiological changes takes place?
a. Cortisol from the adrenal cortex is diminished by 50 percent. b. There is a 25 to 30 percent decrease in kidney mass. c. An increase in neurotransmitters in the nervous system results in a decrease in coordination. d. The ear canal atrophies, and the eardrum thins.
Continuous use of intranasal cocaine causes ischemia and necrosis as cocaine is a potent:
A. vasoconstrictor. B. vasodilator. C. analgesic. D. antihistamine.
During catheterization, the medical assistant should be prepared to do all of these, EXCEPT ________.
A. assemble necessary equipment and supplies B. position the patient C. insert the catheter into the urethra D. collect the urine in a sterile cup
Which of the following best describes the type of résumé useful for focusing on a specific job target?
a. Targeted b. Functional c. Chronological