During a stress response, the release of epinephrine results in:
a. an increase in heart rate.
b. a decrease in the force of the heart's contraction.
c. smooth muscle contraction.
d. a reduction in respiratory depth and rate.
Answer: a
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A) Calling 911 B) Transferring communications C) Emergency medical dispatch D) Citizen detection and access
Improper storage or handling of medical gas cylinders can result in which of the following? 1. Increased risk of fire 2. Explosive releases of high-pressure gas 3. Toxic effects of some gases 4. A contained environment
a. 1, 2 and 4 only b. 1 and 2 only c. 1 and 4 only d. 1, 2, and 3 only
The subcategories for encounters for general adult medical examinations, Z00.0-, provide codes for with and without abnormal findings. When a general medical examination results in abnormal findings, the code for __________ is assigned as the first-listed diagnosis. A secondary code for the abnormal finding should also be assigned
a. abnormal findings, along with signs and symptoms codes, b. general adult medical examination with abnormal finding c. qualified diagnoses, such as possible, probable, suspected, d. signs and symptoms that resulted in conducting the exam
Round 34.799 to two decimal places