Question

the growing need for emts and paramedics
according to the u.s. department of labors occupational outlook handbook, employment emergency medical technicians (emts) and paramedics is growing. the number of jobs in this field will -e by 33 percent by 2010 to 2020. this growth is much faster than the average for all careers. the emergency medical training handbook states, \the primary focus of the emt is to provide basic medical care and transportation for patients who access the emergency medical system.\ the encyclopedia of emergency medicine states the difference between emts and paramedics. for example, paramedics provide advanced emergency care. also, paramedics are trained to give medication orally and intravenously. in addition, they are also trained to use complex monitors or equipment. the emergency preparedness atlas stresses the role of emts and paramedics in responding to acts of terror or outbreaks of infectious diseases. first responders must detect such threats. they also most quickly relay such threats to proper authorities. leroy mccraney is a veteran paramedic who has bravely responded to emergencies caused by war, crime, and natural disasters over the course of his 30 - year career. he says, \emts and paramedics are dedicated to saving lives. there is no more noble profession.\
the following sentence from the passage:
in addition, they are also trained to use complex monitors or equipment.
is a...
fact.
opinion.
fact and opinion.

Explanation:

A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false. The sentence "In addition, they are also trained to use complex monitors or equipment" is a factual statement about the training of paramedics. It is a verifiable piece of information from a reliable source (the passage which likely references official handbooks and atlases). An opinion is a personal belief or judgment that cannot be proven. There is no element of personal belief or judgment in this sentence.

Answer:

A. FACT