A localized area of the patient's skin is very warm. What conditions may cause this temperature increase?
a. Heat cramps
b. Heat exhaustion
c. Inflammation or infection
d. Muscle fatigue
Answer: c. Inflammation or infection
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Basement fires can be challenging without effective ventilation because firefighters have to get to the seat of the fire:
A. without the necessary tools. B. through intense rising heat and smoke. C. with a limited number of responding personnel. D. without communication with the incident commander.
You have started an IV at the scene of a crime and left some blood on the floor. Which of the following best describes the reason that you should notify police?
A) They need to protect themselves against bloodborne pathogens during their investigation. B) It is not necessary to inform the police of this unless there is more than one victim. C) There may be trace evidence underneath the blood. D) The blood may complicate the investigation of blood-splatter evidence.