In what year was the West Nile virus first identified as an emerging threat in the United States?
a. 1940
b. 1976
c. 1981
d. 1999
Answer: d
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A. Upside position and shakes B. Back blows and chest thrusts C. Blind finger sweep D. Abdominal thrusts
All of the following are ways that an EMT can increase both physical and mental well-being, except:
A) eating more carbohydrates. B) drinking caffeine instead of alcohol. C) spending more time relaxing with friends and family. D) following a regular walking regimen.
The degree of azotemia can be measured by the amount of ____ in the blood.
A. bilirubin B. nitrogen C. urea D. ammonia
Upon reviewing the patient's chart, results of a chest x-ray indicate: "Complete opacification of the left chest with a shift of the trachea and mediastinum to the left." These findings are consistent with which of the following?
A. pneumothorax of the right lung B. atelectasis of the left lung C. diffuse pulmonary emphysema D. right-sided pleural effusion