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paramedic care principles and practice volumes 1 5 5th edition
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by bledsoe , porter richard...
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All chapters covered.
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Copyright © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc.
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,Paramedic Care: Principles & Practice V. 1-5, 5e (Bledsoe)fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg
Volume 1 Introduction to Advanced Prehospital Care
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Chapter 1 fg fg f g Introduction to Paramedicine fg fg
1) What is one of the emerging roles and responsibilities of a paramedic in the 21st century?
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A) Third-party biller fg
B) Managed health care fg fg
C) Health promotion fg
D) Internet education fg
Answer: C
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Diff: 1 Page Ref: 4
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) f g fg fg
Objective: 4
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2) Safety inspections, accident prevention, and medical screening of employees are some of the
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A) industrial medicine. gf
B) community clinics. fg
C) correctional institutions. fg
D) sports medicine. fg
Answer: A
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Diff: 1 Page Ref: 8
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) f g fg fg
Objective: 5
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3) Which of the following best describes the initial education program of the paramedic?
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A) It addresses everything one needs to know to practice paramedicine.
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B) It is a rite of passage, but information is inconsistent with how things really should be done.
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C) It is the base and beginning of one's professional education, not the end.
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D) Lectures prepare students, but all learning occurs on the job during the internship phase.
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f Answer: C
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Diff: 1 Page Ref: 5
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) f g fg fg
Objective: 3
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4) Which of the following best describes the paramedic's professional obligation?
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A) Acceptance and adherence to a code of professional ethics and etiquette fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg
B) Placing the system's well-being above that of the patient
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C) Absolute adherence to medical protocols fg fg fg fg
D) Following long-standing traditions in practice fg fg fg fg
f Answer: A
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Diff: 2 Page Ref: 6
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) f g fg fg
Objective: 3
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,5) A major advance in the education of out-of-hospital was the:
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A) formation of the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians.fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg
B) 2009 publication National EMS Services Education Standards.
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C) passage of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
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D) establishment of the National Registry computer-based certification exam. fg fg fg fg fg fg fg
f Answer: B
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Diff: 1 Page Ref: 5
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) f g fg fg
Objective: 4
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6) Which of the following statements about a paramedic's skill competency is TRUE?
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A) High-frequency, low-criticality skills should be reviewed often. fg fg fg fg fg fg
B) Low-frequency, high-criticality skills should be rarely reviewed. fg fg fg fg fg fg
C) All skills should be reviewed equally, regardless of criticality.
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D) Frequent review of infrequently used skills is critical to ensure competency.
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Answer: D
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Diff: 1 Page Ref: 5
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) f g fg fg
Objective: 3
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7) The paramedic's right to care for patients, administer medications, and perform other related
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A) the EMS system medical director.
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B) the state secretary of health.
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C) the receiving hospital personnel.
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D) the state medical director.
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Answer: A
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Diff: 1 Page Ref: 4
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) f g fg fg
Objective: 4
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8) Many professional sports teams have found paramedics to be effective complements to their:
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A) team physicians. fg
B) physical therapists. fg
C) athletic trainers. fg
D) rehabilitation programs. fg
Answer: C
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Diff: 1 Page Ref: 8
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) f g fg fg
Objective: 5
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, 9) Paramedics should always provide care: fg fg fg fg
A) with the intent of transporting all patients.
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B) only when there is a legitimate patient complaint.
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C) without regard to a patient's ability to pay.
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D) with the goal of minimizing on-scene time.
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Answer: C
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Diff: 1 Page Ref: 4
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) f g fg fg
Objective: 4
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10) The paramedic's role has expanded to include
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fill/injured patients from one health care facility to another for specialized care.
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A) hospital emergency departments fg fg
B) critical care transport fg fg
C) corrections medicine fg
D) helicopter EMS fg
Answer: B
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Diff: 1 Page Ref: 6
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) f g fg fg
Objective: 4
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11) Which of the following best characterizes the professional development of a paramedic?
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A) It is a career-long pursuit.
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B) It is focused on public education efforts.
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C) It is regulated by the system medical director and state agency.
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D) It is focused on illness and injury prevention.
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Answer: A
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Diff: 1 Page Ref: 5
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) f g fg fg
Objective: 3
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12) Which of the following best describes the paramedic's expected level of functioning in the
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A) Acts independently fg
B) Under direct supervision of the medical director
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C) Under telephone or radio supervision by nursing personnel
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D) Under direct supervision of fire command
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Answer: A
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Diff: 1 Page Ref: 5
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) f g fg fg
Objective: 3
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paramedic care principles and practice volumes 1 5 5th edition
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by bledsoe , porter richard...
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All chapters covered.
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1
Copyright © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc.
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,Paramedic Care: Principles & Practice V. 1-5, 5e (Bledsoe)fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg
Volume 1 Introduction to Advanced Prehospital Care
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Chapter 1 fg fg f g Introduction to Paramedicine fg fg
1) What is one of the emerging roles and responsibilities of a paramedic in the 21st century?
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A) Third-party biller fg
B) Managed health care fg fg
C) Health promotion fg
D) Internet education fg
Answer: C
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Diff: 1 Page Ref: 4
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) f g fg fg
Objective: 4
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2) Safety inspections, accident prevention, and medical screening of employees are some of the
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f responsibilities for paramedics working in:
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A) industrial medicine. gf
B) community clinics. fg
C) correctional institutions. fg
D) sports medicine. fg
Answer: A
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Diff: 1 Page Ref: 8
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) f g fg fg
Objective: 5
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3) Which of the following best describes the initial education program of the paramedic?
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A) It addresses everything one needs to know to practice paramedicine.
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B) It is a rite of passage, but information is inconsistent with how things really should be done.
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C) It is the base and beginning of one's professional education, not the end.
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D) Lectures prepare students, but all learning occurs on the job during the internship phase.
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f Answer: C
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Diff: 1 Page Ref: 5
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) f g fg fg
Objective: 3
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4) Which of the following best describes the paramedic's professional obligation?
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A) Acceptance and adherence to a code of professional ethics and etiquette fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg
B) Placing the system's well-being above that of the patient
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C) Absolute adherence to medical protocols fg fg fg fg
D) Following long-standing traditions in practice fg fg fg fg
f Answer: A
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Diff: 2 Page Ref: 6
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) f g fg fg
Objective: 3
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,5) A major advance in the education of out-of-hospital was the:
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A) formation of the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians.fg fg fg fg fg fg fg fg
B) 2009 publication National EMS Services Education Standards.
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C) passage of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
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D) establishment of the National Registry computer-based certification exam. fg fg fg fg fg fg fg
f Answer: B
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Diff: 1 Page Ref: 5
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) f g fg fg
Objective: 4
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6) Which of the following statements about a paramedic's skill competency is TRUE?
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A) High-frequency, low-criticality skills should be reviewed often. fg fg fg fg fg fg
B) Low-frequency, high-criticality skills should be rarely reviewed. fg fg fg fg fg fg
C) All skills should be reviewed equally, regardless of criticality.
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D) Frequent review of infrequently used skills is critical to ensure competency.
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Answer: D
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Diff: 1 Page Ref: 5
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) f g fg fg
Objective: 3
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7) The paramedic's right to care for patients, administer medications, and perform other related
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f tasks falls on the license of:
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A) the EMS system medical director.
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B) the state secretary of health.
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C) the receiving hospital personnel.
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D) the state medical director.
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Answer: A
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Diff: 1 Page Ref: 4
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) f g fg fg
Objective: 4
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8) Many professional sports teams have found paramedics to be effective complements to their:
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A) team physicians. fg
B) physical therapists. fg
C) athletic trainers. fg
D) rehabilitation programs. fg
Answer: C
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Diff: 1 Page Ref: 8
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) f g fg fg
Objective: 5
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, 9) Paramedics should always provide care: fg fg fg fg
A) with the intent of transporting all patients.
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B) only when there is a legitimate patient complaint.
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C) without regard to a patient's ability to pay.
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D) with the goal of minimizing on-scene time.
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Answer: C
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Diff: 1 Page Ref: 4
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) f g fg fg
Objective: 4
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10) The paramedic's role has expanded to include
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fill/injured patients from one health care facility to another for specialized care.
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A) hospital emergency departments fg fg
B) critical care transport fg fg
C) corrections medicine fg
D) helicopter EMS fg
Answer: B
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Diff: 1 Page Ref: 6
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) f g fg fg
Objective: 4
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11) Which of the following best characterizes the professional development of a paramedic?
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A) It is a career-long pursuit.
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B) It is focused on public education efforts.
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C) It is regulated by the system medical director and state agency.
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D) It is focused on illness and injury prevention.
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Answer: A
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Diff: 1 Page Ref: 5
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) f g fg fg
Objective: 3
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12) Which of the following best describes the paramedic's expected level of functioning in the
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f dynamic prehospital setting?
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A) Acts independently fg
B) Under direct supervision of the medical director
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C) Under telephone or radio supervision by nursing personnel
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D) Under direct supervision of fire command
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Answer: A
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Diff: 1 Page Ref: 5
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Standard: Preparatory (EMS Systems) f g fg fg
Objective: 3
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