The artery that supplies the scalp and associated muscles is the:

A patient presents with extremely pale skin. His family states that this is NOT his normal skin color. Which one of the following medical conditions would make sense given this finding?

A) Respiratory infection B) Body temperature of 102.5°F C) Chest pain accompanied by a bounding pulse D) Gastrointestinal hemorrhage

A paramedic who is licensed in a particular state:

A) is required to function under the guidance of a licensed physician. B) has complete autonomy and can function as an independent provider. C) must obtain more continuing education hours than a certified paramedic. D) is authorized to function as medical control for EMTs and advanced EMTs.