If a patient believes that a drug will have a given effect, then he is much more likely to perceive that the effect has occurred. This is known as the:

You have been called for a patient with severe back pain. When obtaining a medical history, he tells you that he has a history of damaged disks in his vertebrae. As a knowledgeable EMT, you should recognize that the:

A) ligaments on the side of the spinal column were overstretched. B) vertebrae making up the spinal column were fractured. C) nerves making up the spinal cord have been damaged. D) fluid-filled structures between the vertebrae have been injured.

If a patient has controlled hypertension, surgical procedures can be started

Indicate whether the statement is true or false