Which of the following physical examination findings could be considered a late manifestation of interstitial lung disease (ILD)?
a. Bronchial wheezing
b. Increased wedge pressure
c. Peripheral cyanosis
d. Pulmonary hypertension
ANS: D
Signs of pulmonary arterial hypertension with right ventricular dysfunction, such as lower ex-tremity edema or jugular venous distention, may occur late in the course of any ILD and are not helpful in the diagnosis of a specific ILD.
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The personal protective ensemble can be considered the last step in one's ability to focus on incident handling.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
According to an Institute of Medicine's report, medical errors kill how many American every year?
A) 1,000 B) 10,000 C) 100,000 D) 1,000,000
Preventing or minimizing CTE through the use of helmets and other head protection equipment has not been successful because helmets
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