When should the EMT use the pulse oximeter?

A) Only on patients complaining of shortness of breath
B) On any and all patients 1 year of age and older
C) Only if the patient has a history of lung disease
D) Routinely on all patients with a medical or trauma complaint

D

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Which of the following is an expected finding in the bone marrow in a patient with the following results: serum iron = 124 mcg/dL (reference range: 35-170 ug/dL); TIBC = 284 mcg/dL (reference range: 225-425 mcg/dL)?

a. Decreased or absent Prussian blue specks b. Adequate iron stores with Prussian blue stain c. Sea blue histiocytes d. Increased iron stores

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