You arrive on the scene to find a 23-year-old man unconscious. Initial attempts to ventilate are unsuccessful. What is the MOST probable cause of an airway obstruction?

A) Mucous
B) Regurgitated stomach contents
C) The tongue
D) Food


C

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The first time that federal funds were used in disaster recovery was in 1803 in what location?

a. Portsmouth, New Hampshire b. Newark, New Jersey c. Chicago, Illinois d. Homestead, Florida

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All are true regarding regulation of third-party payers, EXCEPT

A) insurers who sell any type of insurance are regulated B) only health insurance companies must be licensed C) the insurance commission is charged with regulatory authority D) regulation attempts to ensure policy holders receive the coverage they purchase

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All of the following are main classes of drugs for the treatment of mental disorders EXCEPT ________.

A. antidepressant drugs B. antipsychotic drugs C. lithium D. opiates

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Ion-selective electrodes are especially useful for measuring electrolyte levels.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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