Which finding is a beta-1 sympathetic (adrenergic) effect?
A) Bronchodilation
B) Increased heart rate
C) Vasodilation
D) Vasoconstriction
B) Increased heart rate
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containing albuterol. When caring for this patient, you should FIRST: A) administer positive pressure ventilation. B) obtain vital signs, including the temperature. C) look for an injury causing shock. D) administer albuterol with the metered-dose inhaler.
An increase in plasma volume results in a(n):
A) increase in ADH secretion. B) decrease in urine volume. C) decrease in aldosterone secretion D) decrease in ADH secretion.
What is done with the aneurysm sac in AAA repair?
a. excised and discarded b. excised and sent as specimen c. inverted and tacked to back of graft d. anterior wall sutured over the proximal graft
During a soccer game, an 18 year old woman injured her knee. You note that the knee is in the flexed position and is obviously deformed. Your first action should be to
A. assess her distal circulation B. straighten the knee to facilitate immobilization C. manually stabilize the leg above and below the knee D. immobilize the knee in the position in which it was found