Is protein deficiency a major concern in the United States? Why or why not?
What will be an ideal response?
No it is not. Although it may exist among certain at risk groups such as alcoholics, the elderly, and hospitalized patients, in developed countries such as the U.S., the average protein intake usually exceeds the RDA by two to three times. This amount of protein is far more than the body needs for normal growth and maintenance.
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A) Concentration, molar absorptivity, and path length B) Concentration, photon number, and wavelength C) Molar absorptivity, path length, and photon number D) Path length, photon number, and wavelength
Which of the following strategies would you recommend for a hemodynamically unstable patient with an intact upper airway who requires home ventilatory support?
a. Invasive positive pressure ventilation b. Noninvasive positive pressure ventilation c. Abdominal displacement ventilation d. Negative pressure ventilation
Following an electrical burn, estimating the extent of the BSA involved is:
A. not possible in the prehospital setting and can only be determined by a physician. B. difficult because the degree and depth may be greater internally than externally. C. easy because the external wound is often more dramatic than any internal injury. D. extremely difficult and should not be assessed in the field by the AEMT.
If a chest radiograph requires 4 mAs at 72 1d, the new mAs to use at 56 1d would be
a. 3 mAs. b. 2.4 mAs. c. 2.0 mAs. d. 1.5 mAs.