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According to Virginia’s Good Samaritan Law, which of the following professionals are protected against civil liability? Choose all correct responses for full credit.

How long after childbirth is the placenta usually delivered?

Which of the following is an active listening skill to use with a patient to ensure effective communication?

The most common abnormal heart rhythm that occurs with cardiac arrest is −

Assuming that all bodily fluids and other potentially-infectious matter contain a bloodborne pathogen, and taking active steps such as wearing gloves to prevent exposure, is called _____________________.

Poisoning may cause what characteristic(s) of the patient’s pupils?

What structures are typically injured in a strain?

Your medical patient does not have suspected injury to the neck, spine, or extremities. EMTs have arrived, on-scene treatment has been performed, and the patient, who is sitting in a chair, needs to be moved through a space too narrow for the ambulance stretcher. Which nonemergency move or carry would likely be best in this situation? 

You have completed dressing and bandaging a lower leg wound, using a pressure bandage. EMTs are on the way and should arrive soon. When you reassess the patient, you note signs of poor circulation in the toes. You should now:

All of the following are common causes of seizures EXCEPT