The 1st through 7th ribs that attach directly to the sternum
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True ribs
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Which U.S. federal law classifies medications that have a potential for abuse by a number ranging from I through V?
a. The Food and Drugs Act of 1906 b. Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938 c. Controlled Substances Act of 1970 d. Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of 1996
Gradual physiological adjustments made when an individual is placed in a different environmental temperature is termed
A) alteration B) adaptation C) acclimatization D) adjustment
You have arrived on the scene of a large structure fire. Emergency Medical Responders (EMRs) are by the side of a patient who is responsive to verbal stimuli and has suffered significant burns to his body. They report that the patient fell down a flight of stairs while trying to escape and was trapped for several minutes. Their assessment findings include partial- and full-thickness burns to his
right arm, right leg, and right side of the face. The EMRs also report that the patient's unburned skin is cool, clammy, and pale, with a delayed capillary refill. His pulse is 144, respirations are 22, and blood pressure is 88/50 mmHg. Which one of the following instructions would be most appropriate? A) "The patient is in burn shock; let's cool him by pouring cold water on him now and during transport." B) "After reassessing the ABCs, let's do a secondary assessment and look for signs of injuries that are causing shock." C) "The patient is in burn shock; let's soak a sterile burn sheet in water and wrap it around him." D) "Before cooling him with water, let's figure out the percentage of his body that is burned along with the type of burn."
Pressure at any point in a column of water is ___________________ in all directions.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).