A patient with a severe infection is very sick. Circulating toxins from bacteria in his blood have decreased his systemic vascular resistance (SVR). Which of the following would the EMT correlate to this condition?

A) Blood pressure of 174/126 mmHg
B) Diastolic blood pressure of >200 mmHg
C) Blood pressure of 74/26 mmHg
D) Systolic blood pressure of 160 mmHg


C

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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When third-party payers determine reimbursement, they consider UCR, which means:

usual, customary, and reasonable charges. usual and common rates. uniform, customary reimbursement. usual and customary resources.

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The biliary tract consists of:

A) gallbladder. B) liver. C) pancreas. D) all of the above.

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Which of the following bodily fluids is considered to be potentially infectious?

a. Blood b. Saliva in dental procedures c. Semen d. All of the above

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