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FH Review - 3
FH Review Part 3
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10/17/2007

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In 1990, what legislation was passed to protect individuals from discrimination?
Definition
Americans with Disabilities Act.
Term

What is Medical Control?

Definition
Medical direction that is given on-line and off-line.
Term
Orders given to an EMT-1 person to person, by phone, or by radio are considered as what?
Definition
On-line medical direction.
Term
What year did EMS have its origins?
Definition
1966
Term
What is a sign of adequate hydration?
Definition
Frequent Urination.
Term
What is the first structure located in the lower airway?
Definition
Larynx
Term
What is the largest organ in the body?
Definition
Skin
Term

What are the elemnts to prove negligence?

Definition
duty, breach of duty, damages, cause.
Term
After transport has begun, a stable patient's vitals should be taken how often?
Definition
Every 15 minutes.
Term
Most VHF radios operate on how many watts of power?
Definition
100 watts.
Term
What is the most appropriate technique for a lone rescuer who is pulling someone out of a hazardous material?
Definition
Emergency Clothes drag.
Term
What three bones fuse to form the pelvic?
Definition
Ilium, Ischium, Pubis
Term
What organ functions with less blood when at rest?
Definition
The Intestines
Term
What does retinal reactivity and diamter assess?
Definition

Perfusion.

Term
What main muslces are used in breathing?
Definition
Diaphragm and chest wall muslces.
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