EMS chapters 1-5
Which of the following errors is an example of a knowledge-based failure? A. An EMT administers the wrong drug to a patient because she did not know the pertinent information about the drug. B. Due to an improperly applied cervical collar, a patient's spinal injury is aggravated and he is permanently disabled. C. A patient is given nitroglycerin by an EMT who did not obtain proper authorization from medical control first. D. An EMT gives the correct drug to a patient, although his protocols clearly state that he is not authorized to do so.
A. An EMT administers the wrong drug to a patient because she did not know the pertinent information about the drug
Which of the following statements regarding the EMS medical director and an EMT's scope of practice is correct? A. An EMT's scope of practice may be expanded by the medical director after proper training and state approval. B. The EMS medical director can expand or limit an individual EMT's scope of practice without state approval. C. An EMT's scope of practice is exclusively regulated by the state EMS office, not the EMS medical director. D. The EMS medical director can expand the EMT's scope of practice but cannot limit it without state approval.
A. An EMT's scope of practice may be expanded by the medical director after proper training and state approval
Which of the following is an example of a primary prevention strategy? A. Community awareness programs that emphasize the dangers of drinking and driving B. Teaching a group of new parents how to perform one- and two-rescuer infant CPR C. Protecting a patient's spine from further injury after a fall from a significant height D. The construction of a guardrail on a dangerous curve following a fatal motor vehicle crash
A. Community awareness programs that emphasize the dangers of drinking and driving
A patient in a semi-reclined position with the head elevated to facilitate breathing is in the ___________ position. A. Fowler B. supine C. recovery D. prone
A. Fowler
EMT training in nearly every state meets or exceeds the guidelines recommended by the: A. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). B. National Association of EMTs. C. National Registry of EMTs. D. individual state's EMS protocols
A. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
A patient has kidney disease that is causing him severe pain. What condition does he have and what would be administered for his pain? A. Nephropathy; analgesic B. Neuropathy; antibiotic C. Dysuria; anti-inflammatory D. Myopathy; anesthetic
A. Nephropathy; analgesic
Which of the following statements regarding the hepatitis B vaccine is correct? A. OSHA requires that your employer offer you the vaccine free of charge. B. Vaccination against hepatitis B provides partial immunity for life. C. The hepatitis B vaccine provides protection against the disease for two years. D. Vaccination with the hepatitis B vaccine confers immunity against hepatitis A.
A. OSHA requires that your employer offer you the vaccine free of charge
A young male jumped from a tree and landed feet first. Which aspect of his body has sustained the initial injury? A. Plantar B. Ventral C. Palmar D. Dorsal
A. Plantar
An intoxicated 40-year-old male is found lying face down. How would you document his body's position? A. Prone B. Dorsal C. Recumbent D. Supine
A. Prone
Which of the following criteria is required to become licensed and employed as an EMT? A. Proof of immunization against certain communicable diseases B. Demonstration of the ability to lift and carry at least 200 pounds C. A minimum of 60 college credit hours that focus on health care D. Successful completion of a recognized bystander CPR course
A. Proof of immunization against certain communicable diseases
Which of the following statements regarding the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 is correct? A. The ADA prohibits employers from failing to provide full and equal employment to those who are disabled. B. According to the ADA, EMT candidates with a documented disability are exempt from taking the NREMT exam. C. The ADA applies only to individuals with a diagnosed and well-documented physical disability. D. The minimum number of hours required to successfully complete an EMT course is less for candidates who are disabled.
A. The ADA prohibits employers from failing to provide full and equal employment to those who are disabled
Which of the following is a specific example of the Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) model? A. The paramedic administers a patient's flu vaccination B. EMTs respond to a woman who complains of high fever C. EMTs assess a patient whose lung disease is "acting up" D. Paramedics pick up a patient from an acute care clinic
A. The paramedic administers a patient's flu vaccination
EMRs such as firefighters, law enforcement officers, and park rangers are an integral part of the EMS system because: A. they often arrive at the scene before the ambulance and EMTs. B. they are usually trained to assist paramedics with certain procedures. C. they can initiate certain ALS procedures before EMS arrival. D. the average response time for the EMT crew is approximately 15 minutes.
A. They often arrive at the scene before the ambulance and EMTs
During your assessment of a patient with a chest injury, you note that only one side of his chest moves when he breathes. How should you describe his chest movement? A. Unilateral B. Bidirectional C. Paradoxical D. Medial
A. Unilateral
Which of the following descriptions most accurately portrays emergency medical services (EMS)? A. A team of health care professionals who are responsible for providing emergency care and transportation to the sick and injured B. A system composed exclusively of emergency medical responders (EMRs) and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) who are responsible for providing care to sick and injured patients C. A team of paramedics and emergency physicians who are responsible for providing emergency care to critically injured patients D. A vast network of advanced life support (ALS) providers who provide definitive emergency care in the prehospital setting
A. a team of health care professionals who are responsible for providing emergency care and transportation to the sick and injured
A trauma patient has a gunshot wound to the left side of the chest, away from the nipple. How should the injury location be described? A. Anterolateral B. Inferomedial C. Anteroposterior D. Inferoposterior
A. anterolateral
A 5-year-old boy has fallen and has a severe deformity of the forearm near the wrist. He has possibly sustained a fracture of the ____________ forearm. A. distal B. dorsal C. superior D. proximal
A. distal
The EMT certification exam is designed to: A. ensure that EMTs are competent and have the same level of knowledge and skills. B. rank EMTs based on performance on the certification exam. C. identify those EMTs who are prepared for advanced levels of training. D. provide EMTs with the best possible wage once certification is achieved.
A. ensure that EMTs are competent and have the same level of knowledge and skills
The compliance monitoring component of an infection control plan should: A. ensure that employees understand what they should do and why it is important. B. address issues such as medical waste collection, storage, and ambulance disinfection. C. identify who to notify after an exposure and where treatment should be provided. D. consist of a list of tasks that pose a risk for contact with blood or other body fluid
A. ensure that employees understand what they should do and why it is important
The EMT certification exam is designed to: A. ensure that EMTs are competent and have the same level of knowledge and skills. B. provide EMTs with the best possible wage once certification is achieved. C. rank EMTs based on performance on the certification exam. D. identify those EMTs who are prepared for advanced levels of training.
A. ensure the EMTs are competent and have the same level of knowledge and skills
What should you do before attempting to access a patient trapped in a vehicle? A. Ensure the vehicle is stable. B. Contact medical control. C. Check for other patients. D. Request another ambulance.
A. ensure the vehicle is stable
When considering one's personal life, it is important for the EMT to realize that: A. family or friends might not understand the stress associated with EMS. B. shift work is the least stressful type of an EMS-related work schedule. C. it is more difficult to effectively relax at home than it is while on duty. D. one should not discuss stressful issues with family members.
A. family or friends might not understand the stress associated with EMS
The ____________ deals with the well-being of the EMT, career progression, and EMT compensation. A. human resources department B. local public health department C. office of the medical director D. EMS administrator or chief
A. human resources department
The continuous quality improvement (CQI) process is designed to: A. identify areas of improvement and provide remedial training if needed. B. focus specifically on the quality of emergency care provided to the patient. C. administer punitive actions to EMTs who do not follow local protocols. D. ensure that all EMTs maintain licensure through the state EMS office.
A. identify areas of improvement and provide remedial training if needed
Obtaining continuing medical education is the responsibility of the: A. individual EMT. B. State Bureau of EMS. C. EMS training officer. D. EMS medical director.
A. individual EMT
A physician who specializes in diseases of the nervous system is called a: A. neurologist. B. radiologist. C. nephrologist. D. cardiologist.
A. neurologist
Prescription glasses do not provide adequate eye protection because they: A. offer little or no side protection. B. are not secured with a strap. C. have large, rounded lenses. D. do not have shatterproof lenses.
A. ofter little or no side protection
Relative to the ankle, the knee is: A. proximal. B. superior. C. medial. D. lateral.
A. proximal
You have been working at the scene of a major building collapse for eight hours. Many injured people are still being removed, and everyone is becoming frustrated and losing focus. This situation is most effectively managed by: A. requesting a CISM team to provide on-scene peer support. B. providing large amounts of caffeine to the rescue workers. C. conducting a critical incident stress debriefing the next day. D. allowing each worker to sleep in 15- to 30-minute increments.
A. requesting a CISM team to provide on-scene peer support
A 75-year-old male with a terminal illness has died at home. As you and your partner enter the residence, a family member becomes verbally abusive, pushes you, and states that you took too long to get there. You should: A. retreat and notify law enforcement personnel. B. ignore the family member and assess the patient. C. subdue the family member until the police arrive. D. tell the family member that it is not your fault.
A. retreat and notify law enforcement personnel
Regarding medical terminology, the foundation of the word is called the: A. root. B. suffix. C. prefix. D. combining vowel.
A. root
The standards for prehospital emergency care and the individuals who provide it are typically regulated by the: A. state office of EMS. B. regional trauma center. C. American Heart Association. D. National Registry of EMTs.
A. state office of EMS
Which of the following skills or interventions is included at every level of prehospital emergency training? A. Intranasal medication administration B. Automated external defibrillation C. Oral glucose for hypoglycemia D. Use of a manually triggered ventilator
B. Automated external defibrillation
The determination that prompt surgical care in the hospital is more important than performing time-consuming procedures in the field on a major trauma patient is based mostly on: A. the lead EMT's decision. B. EMS research. C. regional trauma guidelines. D. local protocols.
B. EMS research
Which type of medical direction do standing orders and protocols describe? A. Direct B. Off-line C. Radio D. Online
B. Off-line
Which of the following anatomic terms is synonymous with the word "dorsal"? A. Palmar B. Posterior C. Medial D. Anterior
B. Posterior
Which of the following statements regarding the NREMT is correct? A. The NREMT is a governmental agency that certifies EMTs. B. The NREMT provides a national standard for EMS testing. C. The NREMT is the exclusive certifying body for EMTs. D. The NREMT regulates EMS training standards.
B. The NREMT provides a national standard for EMS testing
Which of the following statements regarding the NREMT is correct? A. The NREMT is the exclusive certifying body for EMTs. B. The NREMT provides a national standard for EMS testing. C. The NREMT is a governmental agency that certifies EMTs. D. The NREMT regulates EMS training standards.
B. The NREMT provides a national standard for EMS testing
Which of the following descriptions most accurately portrays emergency medical services (EMS)? A. A vast network of advanced life support (ALS) providers who provide definitive emergency care in the prehospital setting B. A team of health care professionals who are responsible for providing emergency care and transportation to the sick and injured C. A team of paramedics and emergency physicians who are responsible for providing emergency care to critically injured patients D. A system composed exclusively of emergency medical responders (EMRs) and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) who are responsible for providing care to sick and injured patients
B. a team of health care professionals who are responsible for providing emergency care and transportation to the sick and injured
A proximal humeral fracture is one that is located: A. at a point closest to the elbow. B. at the upper part of the humerus. C. at a point closest to the body. D. between the shoulder and elbow.
B. at the upper part of the humerus
A patient has bilateral femur fractures. This means that: A. the femur is fractured in two places. B. both femurs are fractured. C. both fractures are closer to the knee. D. both fractures are closer to the hips.
B. both femurs are fractured
It is important to understand medical terminology in order to: A. avoid being sued as a result of poor documentation. B. communicate effectively with other healthcare members. C. identify and treat immediately life-threatening conditions. D. explain a patient's medical condition to him or her accurately.
B. communicate effectively with other healthcare members
An appropriate demonstration of professionalism when your patient is frightened, demanding, or unpleasant is to: A. ignore the patient's feelings and focus on his or her medical complaint. B. continue to be nonjudgmental, compassionate, and respectful. C. demand that the patient remain quiet and cooperative during transport. D. reassure the patient that everything will be all right, even if it will not be.
B. continue to be nonjudgmental, compassionate, and respectful
It is especially important for EMS personnel to develop non-adversarial relationships with their coworkers because they: A. might have to bunk in the same room. B. depend on one another for their safety. C. are highly prone to stress and burnout. D. must work together every third day.
B. depend on one another for their safety
Which of the following is an effective stress management strategy? A. Modestly increasing caffeine consumption B. Developing a social network outside of EMS C. Frequently reflecting on troublesome calls D. Requesting overtime to occupy your mind
B. developing a social network outside of EMS
A fracture of the humerus just above the elbow would be described as a: A. proximal humerus fracture. B. distal humerus fracture. C. distal forearm fracture. D. proximal elbow fracture.
B. distal humerus fracture
You and your partner are EMTs who have been dispatched to stand by at the scene of a residential fire. While standing next to the ambulance observing the firefighters, you see a woman frantically moving around in her burning house. You should: A. request permission from the fire chief to enter the structure. B. immediately notify the incident commander or safety officer. C. don a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and rescue the woman. D. stay where you are until firefighters remove her from the house.
B. immediately notify the incident commander or safety officer
The topographic term used to describe the parts of the body that are nearer to the feet is: A. superior. B. inferior. C. internal. D. dorsal.
B. inferior
A diabetic patient has polydipsia. This means that she: A. urinates frequently. B. is excessively thirsty. C. has low blood sugar. D. is unable to swallow.
B. is excessively thirsty
You are dispatched to the scene of a crash involving a large tanker truck. While you are en route, dispatch advises you that there are multiple patients and that the fire department is en route as well. As you approach the scene, you should: A. don personal protective equipment and quickly triage all patients. B. maintain a safe distance and try to read the placard with binoculars. C. cordon off the area and quickly remove all of the injured patients. D. immediately begin evacuating residents who live near the crash site.
B. maintain a safe distance and try to read the placard with binoculars
At the scene of an automobile crash, a utility pole has been broken, and power lines are lying across the car. The patients inside the car are conscious. You should: A. remove the lines with a nonconductive object. B. mark off a danger zone around the downed lines. C. proceed with normal extrication procedures. D. advise the patients to carefully get out of the car.
B. mark off a danger zone around the downed lines
The person who is responsible for authorizing EMTs to perform emergency medical care in the field is the: A. shift supervisor. B. medical director. C. field training officer. D. EMS administrator.
B. medical director
If a person is partially immune to a particular disease, he or she: Select one: A. must be revaccinated at least every 18 months to avoid infection. B. might develop illness from germs that lie dormant from the initial infection. C. is not protected from a new infection if exposed to another individual. D. will not experience future illness, even if his or her immune system is stressed.
B. might develop illness from germs that lie dormant from the initial infection
Cardiac monitoring, pharmacologic interventions, and other advanced treatment skills are functions of the: A. AEMT. B. paramedic. C. EMT. D. EMR.
B. paramedic
In relation to the wrist, the elbow is: A. medial. B. proximal. C. lateral. D. distal.
B. proximal
After assessing a patient's blood glucose level, you accidentally stick yourself with the contaminated lancet. You should: A. immerse your wound in an alcohol-based solution. B. report the incident to your supervisor after the call. C. get immunized against hepatitis as soon as possible. D. discontinue patient care and seek medical attention.
B. report the incident to your supervisor after the call
You arrive at the scene of a domestic violence situation. As you approach the doorway of the apartment, you hear screaming and the statement, "He has a gun!". Your mostappropriate action should be to: A. get in your ambulance and leave the scene immediately. B. seek a safe place and request law enforcement assistance. C. continue into the apartment and apprehend the gunman. D. continue into the apartment using extreme caution.
B. seek a safe place and request law enforcement assistance
The most serious consequence of drug or alcohol abuse among EMS personnel is: A. punitive action and the loss of a job. B. substandard or inappropriate patient care. C. tension among coworkers and supervisors. D. low morale and frequently missed shifts.
B. substandard or inappropriate patient care
A body part that is nearer to the head from a specific reference point is said to be: A. medial. B. superior. C. lateral. D. distal.
B. superior
Which of the following statements regarding HIV is correct? A. HIV is far more contagious than hepatitis B. B. There is no vaccine against HIV infection. C. HIV is easily transmittable in the EMS field. D. HIV is transmitted exclusively via blood.
B. there is no vaccine against HIV infection
The root word cirrh/o means: A. kidney. B. yellow-orange. C. liver. D. blood cell.
B. yellow-orange
Why are prehospital emergency care guidelines updated on a regular basis? A. Statistical data indicate that an increasing number of people are being diagnosed with a particular illness. B. EMS providers should be encouraged to actively participate in research and become familiar with data analysis. C. Additional information and evidence indicate that the effectiveness of certain interventions has changed. D. The federal government requires the implementation of changes to existing emergency care protocols at least every five years.
C. Additional information and evidence indicate that the effectiveness of certain interventions has changed
Which of the following errors is an example of a knowledge-based failure? A. A patient is given nitroglycerin by an EMT who did not obtain proper authorization from medical control first. B. An EMT gives the correct drug to a patient, although his protocols clearly state that he is not authorized to do so. C. An EMT administers the wrong drug to a patient because she did not know the pertinent information about the drug. D. Due to an improperly applied cervical collar, a patient's spinal injury is aggravated and he is permanently disabled.
C. An EMT administers the wrong drug to a patient because she did not know the pertinent information about the drug
A woman amputated the tip of her finger. Which directional term should be used to describe her injury location? A. Superior B. Medial C. Distal D. Lateral
C. Distal
The determination that prompt surgical care in the hospital is more important than performing time-consuming procedures in the field on a major trauma patient is based mostly on: A. the lead EMT's decision. B. local protocols. C. EMS research. D. regional trauma guidelines.
C. EMS research
You would expect a patient who is experiencing difficulty breathing to be in which of the following positions? A. Recovery B. Supine C. Fowler D. Prone
C. Fowler
Which of the following criteria is required to become licensed and employed as an EMT? A. Demonstration of the ability to lift and carry at least 200 pounds B. A minimum of 60 college credit hours that focus on health care C. Proof of immunization against certain communicable diseases D. Successful completion of a recognized bystander CPR course
C. Proof of immunization against certain communicable diseases
A newborn has four anatomic abnormalities of the heart. What prefix is used to describe this? A. Dipl- B. Uni- C. Tetra- D. Multi-
C. Tetra-
Which of the following scenarios involves the administration of ALS? A. A 61-year-old patient who is receiving humidified supplemental oxygen B. A 53-year-old patient who is assisted with his prescribed nitroglycerin C. A 48-year-old patient whose airway is secured with a supraglottic device D. A 64-year-old patient who is given aspirin for suspected cardiac chest pain
C. a 48-year old patient whose airway is secured with a supraglottic device
The term "supraventricular tachycardia" means: A. a slow heart rate that originates from within the ventricles. B. a rapid heart rate that originates from within the ventricles. C. a rapid heart rate that originates from above the ventricles. D. a slow heart rate that originates from above the ventricles.
C. a rapid heart rate that originates from above the ventricles
A patient with hepatomegaly has: A. pain in a joint. B. disease of the kidneys. C. an enlarged liver. D. cancer of the lymphatic system.
C. an enlarged liver
Which of the following skills would a layperson most likely be trained to perform before the arrival of EMS? A. Obtaining a manual blood pressure B. Administration of supplemental oxygen C. Bleeding control using a tourniquet D. Insertion of an oropharyngeal airway
C. bleeding control using a tourniquet
You are transporting a veteran whose legs were amputated in the war. When calling your radio report to the emergency department, which of the following words would be the most appropriate to use when describing the patient? A. Crippled B. Handicapped C. Disabled D. Deformed
C. disabled
A multiparous patient is one who: A. is paralyzed in all extremities. B. has double vision. C. has given birth more than once. D. has an irregular heartbeat.
C. has given birth more than once
After applying a tourniquet, the injury from a patient's leg stops bleeding. This is called: A. hemolysis. B. hemiplegia. C. hemostasis. D. hematemesis.
C. hemostasis
According to the National EMS Scope of Practice Model, an EMT would require special permission from the medical director and the state EMS office to: A. use an automatic transport ventilator. B. give aspirin to a patient with chest pain. C. insert a peripheral intravenous catheter. D. apply and interpret data from a pulse oximeter.
C. insert a peripheral intravenous catheter
Continuing education in EMS serves to: A. enforce mandatory attendance at agency-specific training. B. provide an ongoing review and audit of the EMS system. C. maintain, update, and expand the EMT's knowledge and skills. D. confirm research and statistical findings in prehospital care.
C. maintain, update, and expand the EMTs knowledge and skills
The topographic term used to describe the location of body parts that are closer toward the midline of the body is: A. midclavicular. B. lateral. C. medial. D. midaxillary.
C. medial
An EMS provider who has extensive training in various aspects of advanced life support (ALS) is called a(n): A. EMT. B. EMR. C. paramedic. D. advanced EMT (AEMT).
C. paramedic
Cardiac monitoring, pharmacologic interventions, and other advanced treatment skills are functions of the: A. AEMT. B. EMT. C. paramedic. D. EMR.
C. paramedic
The simplest, yet most effective method of preventing the spread of an infectious disease is to: A. ensure that your immunizations are up-to-date. B. undergo annual testing for tuberculosis and hepatitis. C. wash your hands in between patient contacts. D. undergo an annual physical examination.
C. wash your hands in between patient contacts
EMS as we know it today had its origins in 1966 with the publication of: A. Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured. B. the Emergency Medical Services Act. C. the Department of Transportation's White Paper: Death and Dying. D. Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society
D. Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society
Movement or motion away from the body's midline is called: A. flexion. B. adduction. C. extension. D. abduction.
D. abduction
The ___________ of the heart is the inferior portion of the ventricles. A. dorsum B. septum C. base D. apex
D. apex
According to the National EMS Scope of Practice Model, an EMT should be able to: A. interpret a basic (ECG) rhythm and treat accordingly. B. insert a peripheral IV line and infuse fluids. C. administer epinephrine via the subcutaneous route. D. assist a patient with certain prescribed medications.
D. assist a patient with certain prescribed medications
A patient has fractured both femurs. Anatomically, these injuries would be described as being: A. unilateral. B. proximal. C. medial. D. bilateral.
D. bilateral
If an EMT candidate has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, he or she should: A. wait at least 24 months before taking another state-approved EMT class. B. send an official request to the National Registry of EMTs (NREMT) to seek approval to take the EMT exam. C. recognize that any such conviction will disqualify him or her from EMT licensure. D. contact the state EMS office and provide its staff with the required documentation.
D. contact the state EMS office and provide its staff with the required documentation
The medical term for painful or difficult urination is: A. anuria. B. polyuria. C. oliguria. D. dysuria.
D. dysuria
Enlargement of the liver is called: A. nephritis. B. pneumonitis. C. hydrocephalus. D. hepatomegaly.
D. hepatomegaly
A patient is diagnosed with nephritis. This means: A. dysfunction of the liver. B. enlargement of the liver. C. disease of the kidney. D. inflammation of the kidney.
D. inflammation of the kidney
As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain based on: A. an order from a paramedic. B. the transport time to the hospital. C. the patient's condition. D. medical director approval.
D. medical director approval
In the recovery position, the patient is: A. lying face down. B. lying face up. C. sitting upright. D. on his or her side.
D. on his or her side
A patient lacerated the dorsal aspect of his hand. This means that the injury is: A. proximal to the fingers. B. on the side of the hand. C. closer to the wrist. D. on the back of the hand.
D. on the back of the hand
A patient with a pneumothorax has unilateral chest expansion. This means that: A. both of his lungs are expanding when he inhales. B. his chest and his abdomen are moving in opposite directions. C. both sides of his chest are moving minimally. D. only one side of his chest rises when he inhales.
D. only one side of his chest rises when he inhales
In relation to the chest, the back is: A. anterior. B. ventral. C. inferior. D. posterior.
D. posterior
If a defibrillator manufacturer claims that its device terminates ventricular fibrillation on the first shock 95% of the time, you should: A. purchase the device based solely on the manufacturer's claim. B. avoid purchasing the device because this claim is unrealistic. C. determine which device the American Heart Association recommends. D. recognize that this does not mean the device will save more lives.
D. recognize that this does not mean the device will save more lives
Quid pro quo, a type of sexual harassment, occurs when the harasser: A. touches another person without his or her consent. B. makes rude remarks about a person's body parts. C. stares at certain parts of another person's anatomy. D. requests sexual favors in exchange for something else.
D. requests a sexual favors in exchange for something else
A pregnant patient is diagnosed with hyperemesis gravidarum. This means that: A. she has frequent urination. B. her respiratory rate is rapid. C. her unborn baby is very large. D. she has excessive vomiting.
D. she has excessive vomiting
The term "pericardiocentesis" means: A. narrowing of the arteries supplying the heart. B. surgical repair of the sac around the heart. C. a surgical opening made in the heart. D. the removal of fluid from around the heart.
D. the removal of fluid from around the heart
While trying to make a family member feel better after a loved one has died, your partner states, "I know how you are feeling." The family members might view this as: A. coaching them through the grieving process. B. a show of respect for the person who has died. C. your partner's caring and supportive attitude. D. your partner's attempt to diminish their grief
D. your partner's attempt to diminish their grief
