The lower esophageal sphincter separates the esophagus and the stomach

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


TRUE

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Every fire that produces a serious injury to an occupant should be considered a potential ________ fire and should be treated accordingly.

A) accidental B) fatal C) arson D) explosive

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The ?OD at 450 nm (Liley Method) for a 32-year-old female at 30 weeks' gestation is in the "high zone." Which of the following is the correct interpretation of this laboratory result?

A) The patient is experiencing a normal progressing pregnancy. B) Values in the high zone indicate mild disease. C) The patient is experiencing preeclampsia. D) Values in the high zone indicate severe disease.

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A federal Truth in Lending Statement, which is a written description of the agreed terms of payment, is also called a(n) ________ statement. 

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

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A 70-year-old woman remains in asystole following 10 minutes of well-coordinated CPR, successful intubation, IV therapy, and three doses of epinephrine. There are no obvious underlying causes that would explain her cardiac arrest. At this point, it would be appropriate to:

A) attempt transcutaneous cardiac pacing. B) defibrillate one time in case she is in V-Fib. C) seriously consider ceasing resuscitative efforts. D) transport at once with CPR continuing en route.

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