What effect does stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system have on the body?

I. Dilates the pupils
II. Causes bronchodilation
III. Increases rate and force of cardiac contractions
a. I, II, and III c. I and III only
b. II and III only d. II and III only


d. II and III only

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a. Nerves b. Arteries c. Veins d. All of above

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PIOs should be available:

a. Monday – Friday 8-5. b. weekends and nights only. c. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. d. whenever you can fit it into your work schedule.

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A ________ is a procedure that is provided, most often, to correct or fix a problem.

A. separate procedure B. therapeutic procedure C. prophylactic treatment D. diagnostic procedure

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You are caring for a 59-year-old male involved in a motor-vehicle crash. During your assessment, you note that his pelvis is unstable, he is pale and diaphoretic, and his blood pressure is 80/50 mm Hg. Use of the pneumatic antishock garment (PASG) would be absolutely contraindicated if further assessment of this patient revealed:

A. coarse crackles in the lungs B. collapsed jugular veins. C. bilateral femur fractures D. a rigid, distended abdomen.

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