Define anaphylactic shock
What will be an ideal response?
It is a severe allergic reaction to a foreign substance characterized by antigen formation and physiological reactions.
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The ________ provide(s) posterior support to the larynx
A) cricoid cartilage B) true vocal cords C) thyroid D) false vocal cords
A patient has failure of the left side of his heart. Consequently, his blood is backing up into the pulmonary artery and seeping into the lung tissue, causing the patient to be short of breath and moderately hypoxic. The EMT should recognize this condition as a product of:
A) Increased hydrostatic pressure B) Decreased circulating blood volume C) Increased osmotic pressure D) Decreased pulmonary perfusion
A hospice program is licensed by the state in which it is located.?
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
When athletes move from one country to another, it raises important issues. Which of the following is NOT one of those issues?
A. The impact of athlete migration on national identity formation. B. A lack of appropriate medical care when athletes are injured. C. The rights of athletes as workers. D. A "sport talent drain" in certain countries.