The nature of an injury and its threat to life by body system is shown by the:
Ans: Abbreviated Injury Scale
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When comparing the effects of superficial cold to superficial heat, the effects of cold are
A) more superficial and longer lasting B) deeper and shorter lasting C) more superficial and shorter lasting D) deeper and longer lasting
The EMT has an accurate understanding of the solid organs contained within the abdomen when she states:
A) "Solid organs contain less blood than hollow organs, but will still bleed if injured." B) "Solid organs like the gallbladder are covered by a thick fibrous capsule for protection." C) "Solid organs are structures in the abdomen that break down and absorb nutrients into the blood." D) "Solid organs may receive a lot of blood flow and may bleed excessively if injured."
The five techniques used for bloodletting in the past were _________, ____________, ___________, _____________ and _______________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
What is the usual dosage of activated charcoal?
a. 0.5 mg/kg b. 1 mg/kg c. 0.5 gram/kg d. 1 gram/kg