The ____ index, sometimes called the misery index, is a function of ambient temperature and humidity.

A. stress
B. heat
C. shock
D. humidity

Answer: B

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A. limit your primary assessment to airway and breathing only. B. treat only critical injuries before moving him to a safe place. C. grab him by the clothes and immediately move him to safety. D. perform a rapid assessment and move him to a place of safety.

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Which of the following laws offers counseling to all Medicaid patients?

a. HIPAA b. OBRA-90 c. OSHA d. CSA

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