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1) Which of the following groups is credited with developing the
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D) The French - Explanation: A) INCORRECT. The Spanish did not
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2) In 1966 the National Highway Safety Act charged which of the
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D) U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Explanation: A) CORRECT.
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by Daniel Limmer, Michael F. O'Keefe and Edward T. Dickinson,
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All Chapters 1 - 41 Covered
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,
,Chapter 1 ll
1) Which of the following groups is credited with developing the
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ll earliestdocumented emergency medical service?
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A) The Spanish ll
B) The Egyptians ll
C) The Mayans ll
D) The French - Explanation: A) INCORRECT. The Spanish did not
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INCORRECT. Although known for progress in technical areas, the Egyptians
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C) INCORRECT. The earliest documented emergency medical service was in ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
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disappeared.
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2) In 1966 the National Highway Safety Act charged which of the
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tasked with protecting the nation from threats, it was established in 2002 and
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