Matrix is another name for the nail bed.

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate activity for paramedics providing education aimed at reducing childhood morbidity and mortality?

A) Speaking to parent groups, such as parents of children involved in athletics B) Presenting at elementary schools C) Participating in community health fair activities D) Counseling parents of seriously injured children at the scene or during transport

The minimum aseptic technique for intramuscular and subcutaneous injection and for intravenous access and intravenous injection through a medication administration port on intravenous tubing would be:

A) blowing or fanning on the skin to dry it. B) touching the site after it has been cleaned. C) puncturing the skin through wet alcohol. D) application of friction with an isopropyl alcohol wipe.