When evaluating a patient's skin color, the EMT should:

A) Observe the nail beds and/or mucous membranes inside the eyelids
B) Examine the change in skin color when applying, then releasing pressure to the nail beds
C) Look at the skin on the upper chest and feel it for warmth
D) Examine the skin color of the face and compare it with the color of the arms

A) Observe the nail beds and/or mucous membranes inside the eyelids

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A) Cephalosporins. B) Macrolides. C) Carbapenems. D) Penicillins.

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An inadequate flow setting during volume ventilation will cause which of the following to oc-cur?

a. The volume curve will drop below the zero baseline. b. The volume curve will not drop to the zero baseline. c. The exhaled flow will take longer to rise to the zero baseline. d. The pressure-time curve will appear con-cave during inspiration.

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