You have been called to transport a patient in septic shock from the emergency department of a local hospital to the critical care unit of another. Two nurses will be accompanying you. As a knowledgeable EMT, you recognize that this state of shock has been caused by:

The medical prefix peri- means:

A) after. B) before. C) birth. D) surrounding.

Which of the following is an example of an injury that is generally not covered?

A. an injury that occurs during personal time while on the job B. a work injury that results in a hernia C. an injury resulting from an employee's failure to obey safety procedures D. an injury that occurs during a fall in the parking lot