Which pathologic condition involves the accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity?

a. edema
b. diabetes insipidus
c. cirrhosis
d. ascites


d. ascites

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Gloves, gowns, masks, and face shields are examples of:

A) PPE. B) FDA. C) HEPA. D) TPN.

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Which of these statements about the heart rhythm of ventricular fibrillation is true?

A) Ventricular fibrillation occurs when the heart rate is so slow and weak that a pulse cannot be felt B) When a patient's heart is in ventricular fibrillation, it is unable to pump blood throughout the body C) The most effective treatment for converting ventricular fibrillation to a normal heart rhythm is CPR D) The AED is designed to identify ventricular tachycardia and give a "no shock advised" message when it is present

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After you obtain a refusal at a residence in a neighborhood, a couple approaches the ambulance and inform you that they have concerns that a 6-year-old child who lives in a home two doors away may be physically abused. They state that they heard the child crying and what sounded like physical abuse occurring. In this situation, you would:

A) Contact the police and wait in the ambulance until they arrive B) Attempt entry into the home to determine whether the child is injured C) Inform the couple that they must contact a child welfare agency D) Knock on the door and confront the parents about the complaint

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________ suffer from otitis media more frequently.

A. Adults B. Children C. Males D. Females

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