___________ is a localized emergency, such as a transportation accident, explosion, or structural collapse, in which the number of victims overwhelms local health care services

A. An emergency C. A mass casualty event
B. A national incident D. None of the above

ANS: C

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A) The total amount of medication to be dispensed. B) The number of days a prescription should last. C) The total amount the insurance carrier will cover for 1 day. D) The amount received on the first day the prescription is filled.

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When using a bulb-type esophageal detection device (EDD) during an intubation attempt, how do you know that the endotracheal tube is in the esophagus?

a. The bulb fails to reexpand upon release. b. The bulb quickly reexpands upon release. c. The bulb cannot be completely squeezed closed. d. The bulb cannot be attached to the endo-tracheal tube.

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