Which of these is the EMT's highest priority when presented with a patient who has been exposed to a poisonous substance?

A) Identify the poison
B) Induce vomiting
C) Perform a primary assessment
D) Administer activated charcoal

C) Perform a primary assessment

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To verify a physician's prescription for a drug that you need to give to a patient, you would go to which section of the medical record?

a. History and physical exam b. Laboratory sheet c. Physician's orders d. Medication record

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Cells that form bone are called ________. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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