Your patient must be removed immediately using a blanket drag. What must you be careful to do when using this method?
A. Pull along the short axis of the body
B. Avoid dragging the patient sideways
C. Pull the patient by both legs
D. Avoid pulling on the patient's clothing
Answer: B
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The EMT shows that he understands the difference between a pneumothorax and a tension pneumothorax when he makes what statement?
A) "A tension pneumothorax causes blood to accumulate around the lung; a pneumothorax involves the accumulation of only air around the lung." B) "A tension pneumothorax causes cardiac output to decrease; a simple pneumothorax does not affect cardiac output." C) "A pneumothorax describes a collapsed lung; a tension pneumothorax involves both a collapsed lung and blood loss." D) "A pneumothorax is caused by a closed chest injury; a tension pneumothorax is caused by an open chest injury."
When you recognize the signs of preeclampsia in a pregnant patient, rapid transport to the hospital is essential. This is because preeclampsia can lead to:
A. eclampsia, which is life threatening. B. gestational diabetes. C. prolapsed umbilical cord. D. breech positioning.
________ can resist serious fires with their thick, almost noncombustible bark.
A) Southern pines B) Giant redwoods C) Florida oaks
How does Varenicline, a smoking cessation medication, work in the body?
A) triggers nausea B) prevents nicotine absorption C) stimulates taste buds D) stimulates nicotine receptors