____ is the transmission of a disease from mother to child during pregnancy or delivery.

A. Horizontal transmission
B. Vertical transmission
C. Lateral transmission
D. Polar transmission


Answer: B

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A(n) ________________________________ is a poison that is produced by living organisms but is itself NOT alive

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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One of the successful initiatives supported by the fire service is seen in FEMA's ____ (USAR) teams.

A. Urban Search and Rescue B. Urban Search and Recovery C. United States Association of Rescue D. United States Association of Recovery

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Fibrinogens are ________ involved in clotting.

A. vitamins B. minerals C. oxides D. proteins

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Your patient is a four-year-old child. He has received an accidental gunshot wound to the groin and has lost a significant amount of blood. He responds to painful stimuli and has a heart rate of 150 with no radial pulse. Respirations are 32 and shallow. What is the total amount of intravenous fluid you should administer to this patient, assuming that his condition does NOT improve with intervention?

A) 10 mL/kg
B) 20 mL/kg
C) 30 mL/kg
D) 40 mL/kg

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