Just as you are arriving at the emergency department bay, your patient, on whom you started an IV at the scene, complains of sudden chills, back pain, and nausea. The patient appears flushed, and his skin is hot and moist to the touch. Which of the following most likely accounts for your patient's presentation?
A) Pulmonary thromboembolism
B) Pyrogenic reaction
C) Circulatory overload
D) Anaphylaxis
B
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The function of the uterus in pregnancy is to:
a. permit the excretion of wastes from the baby to the mother. b. protect the abdominal organs during fetal growth. c. manufacture specific blood cells needed for fetal survival. d. provide an environment for the ovum to develop into a fetus.
When using a Bourdon gauge against high outflow resistance, what will the flowmeter reading show?
a. Exceed actual flow b. Be less than actual flow c. Equal actual flow d. Equal 50 psig
What is the name for a check that has been created from a digital image of the original?
A) Counter check B) Certified check C) Money order D) Electronic check
More than 46 million children between the ages of 5 and 17 are participating in youth sports throughout the United States.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)