In planning for a response to an attack with a weapon of mass destruction involving an incendiary device, the EMT should be prepared to handle which types of injuries?

A) Fractures
B) Infection
C) Burns
D) Blast injuries

C) Burns

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All of the following injuries in a child should give you a high level of suspicion that child abuse is involved EXCEPT:

a. burns on the soles of the feet, palms of the hands, back, or buttocks. b. head injuries. c. fractures of the skull, nose, or ribs. d. burns in a "splash" pattern.

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You have just assisted a patient with his epinephrine auto-injector. The patient states that he has never taken epinephrine before. You would inform him of which one of the following?

A) "The epinephrine may make you drowsy, so just close your eyes." B) "Be prepared to feel dizzy and nauseated. These are common when taking epinephrine." C) "You may feel a little shaky, but that is normal and will pass." D) "If you pass out, that is normal. I will just give you some oxygen if that happens."

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