What is an Apgar assessment?
A. An abnormal opening that is surgically created to allow the release of feces from the body via an opening other than the anus
B. Five different assessments performed at the time of birth that determine the patient's blood flow, heart rate, respiratory function, and neurologic function
C. The manual application of pressure to the chest for the purpose of restoring heart function; most often associated with cardiopulmonary resuscitation
D. The manual establishment of the functions of heart and lungs after a sudden cessation of normal cardiac or respiratory function
B
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Scale models are useful to the investigator, but what is a major drawback of this test?
A) Radiant heat or ventilation factors B) Finding fuel C) Ignition at the same scale D) No real value from scale burns
What is the primary physiological effect of positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP)?
a. Increase the functional residual capacity (FRC). b. Increase the inspiratory reserve volume (IRV). c. Decrease the compliance of the lung (CL). d. Increase the length of expiration.
Individuals attempting to quit smoking using Nicotrol should be advised
a. If taken while using tobacco products, potential toxic concentrations of nicotine can occur in the blood. b. Bupropion has a better quit rate compared with Chantix. c. The treatment process lasts 3 weeks. d. Nortriptyline is another smoking cessation option approved by the FDA for individuals who fail to quit smoking with Chantix.
This disorder increases with age and is relatively common, with 50% of men between the ages of 40—70 having some degree of this disorder
A) Melanoma B) Erectile dysfunction C) Prostatitis D) Incontinence