What are some signs of ill health?
Any frothing or foaming at the mouth or around the nose, or running at the eyes, would indicate an
unhealthy animal. If the animal shows bite wounds or marks of other injuries, these should be healed and
scarred over. One should avoid purchasing animals with open wounds, wounds that are seeping, or wounds
that do not appear to be healing. A turtle that is sick will usually drag the rear of its shell on the ground
instead of carrying the shell horizontally off the ground. Aquatic turtles that are sick may lean to one side
when in the water. Look carefully for parasites. Avoid animals that appear to be heavily infested.
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Which one of the following actions taken by an EMT illustrates the best effort toward well-being in the field of EMS?
A) Taking a body-building class B) Avoiding all alcohol and fatty foods C) Creating a healthy balance between work and family life D) Establishing a relationship with a mental health professional
Which of the following best describes the development of the sensory portion of the nervous system in infants?
A) They can feel pain but cannot isolate the sensation. B) They both feel pain and can localize the sensation. C) They have not yet developed an acute sense of pain. D) None of the above is accurate.