You have been called for a patient with extreme back pain. When you are obtaining a medical history, from the patient, he tells you that he has a history of damaged disks in his vertebrae. As a knowledgeable AEMT, you should recognize that:
A) nerves making up the spinal cord have been damaged.
B) fibrous structures between the vertebrae have been injured.
C) ligaments on the side of the spinal column were overstretched.
D) vertebrae making up the spinal column were fractured.
B
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Which of the following will worsen the condition of the patient in shock?
A) Transporting without first splinting all extremity fractures B) Applying high-concentration oxygen when it is not needed C) Elevating the patient's legs 8 to 10 inches D) Conducting oneself in a manner that increases the patient's fear and anxiety
An image viewed under the microscope is clearly seen under both the 10´ and 40´ objectives, but it is not visible under ´100. What is the most likely reason for this?
a. Oil is too thick on the slide. b. The slide is placed upside down on the stage. c. The slide has a coverslip on it. d. No oil is on the slide.