When paramedics administer IV fluids as treatment for hemorrhagic shock, the fluids will:

A) Stabilize the shock by restoring needed fluid and electrolytes to the intravascular volume
B) Enable the lungs to better oxygenate the blood by increasing the hemoglobin level in the bloodstream
C) Not be able to increase the oxygen-carrying capability of the blood
D) Reverse the shock by increasing the blood pressure and inhibit anaerobic metabolism


C) Not be able to increase the oxygen-carrying capability of the blood

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The physician's order is for D5 NS 1000 milliliters to infuse over 15 hours. Infuse at ________ milliliters per hour

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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In which method of parenteral drug administration is the drug injected directly into the vein? 

A. Intradermal B. Intramuscular C. Intravenous D. Subcutaneous E. Transdermal

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Which of the following is the innermost layer of the heart, which is thin and smooth?

A. Epicardium B. Pericardium C. Pericardial cavity D. Endocardium E. Myocardium

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