Which of the following actions of the paramedic may lead to decubitus ulcer development in the elderly patient?
A) Failing to pad the backboard for a patient in need of spinal immobilization
B) Allowing the patient to remain in the same position during an extended transport time
C) Failing to remove wet or soiled clothing of the incontinent patient
D) All of the above
D
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Which of the following is the rule of thumb for determining the stability of a vehicle that has been involved in a collision?
A) It should only be considered stable after assessment by trained rescue personnel. B) It is stable if the ignition is turned off. C) It is stable if the transmission is in "Park" or the parking brake is on. D) It is stable if it is upright on all four wheels.
When compared to battery-powered portable radiographic units, capacitor discharge mobile units
a. produce an average kVp energy higher than battery units. b. never need an external electrical source for charging. c. have a tendency to produce leakage exposure after exposure termination. d. produce more consistent exposures.