You are caring for a young boy who is very lethargic and his mother tells you he has had diarrhea and vomiting for several days. What would be the proper amount of fluids to administer in the initial bolus if the boy weighs 44 pounds?

A) 440 mL
B) 600 mL
C) 400 mL
D) 220 mL


C

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Ideally an LZ should be flat (horizontal) or have a slope that is less than or equal to:

a. a 4-degree pitch. b. a 6-degree pitch. c. an 8-degree pitch. d. a 12-degree pitch.

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A legal death is a

A) respiratory death. B) brain death. C) cardiac death. D) thermal death.

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Porcelain or ceramic units that plug into electrical outlets and that have essential oil poured directly onto the heated porcelain or ceramic surface describes ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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