A patient informs you that he was recently diagnosed with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), but has yet to develop AIDS. Which one of the following statements is true?
A) Until the patient develops AIDS, he is not infectious.
B) Family members should not share his hand towels or utensils.
C) The hepatitis B and C vaccines provide the EMT limited protection from transmission.
D) Gloves will be enough protection unless body fluids are present.
D
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The transfer of total care or a specific portion of care of a patient from one physician to another is called a(n):
A. authorization. B. consultation. C. office visit. D. referral.
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Which of the following best describes the elements of a single cardiac cycle?
A) P wave, PR segment, and PR interval B) P wave and QRS complex C) QRS complex, ST segment, and T wave D) P wave, PR segment, PR interval, QRS complex, and T wave
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