You have been summoned to a beach for a young male who has been stung by jellyfish on both forearms. Which one of the following instructions to other AEMTs shows proper care of this patient?

A) "Let us soak the arms in warm water."
B) "Let us put a very tight constricting band on his wrists."
C) "Make sure to keep the arms below the heart."
D) "We need to rinse the sting sites with peroxide."

Answer: A

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Match the size, shape, and placement in abdominal cavity of the stomach for the following habi-tus:

a. The stomach extends from T10 to L2, with the duodenal bulb at the level of L1 to L2. b. The stomach extends from T9 to T12, with the duodenal bulb at the level of T11 to T12. c. The stomach extends from T11 to L5, with the duodenal bulb at the level of L3 to L4. 5. Sthenic 6. Asthenic 7. Hypersthenic

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