What is defined as the study of drugs and their effects on the body?

The National Incident Management System (NIMS) is beneficial in an emergency response to a disaster or terror attack because it provides for:

A) a consistent approach to managing a disaster by many different responders and agencies. B) specific codes and terms to enhance communications between EMS, fire, and law enforcement personnel. C) increased funding and reimbursement for any EMS agency involved in a disaster response. D) federal government control of any disaster scene regardless of location.

You have been called to a local emergency department to transfer a male patient to a specialty facility for further care. The man was involved in a deep-sea dive emergency and has been diagnosed with barotrauma. Which finding should be expected with this condition?

A) Pain and deafness to the ears B) Right upper quadrant pain and vomiting C) Itchy, blotchy, or mottled skin D) Weakness or paralysis to the extremities