Sodium ________ is contained in green-topped blood collection tubes
Fill in the blank with correct word.
Answer: heparin
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A) restlessness and agitation. B) elevation in blood pressure. C) cyanosis in the fingers. D) complaint of a headache.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Scrap amalgam should be stored in water to prevent the emission of mercury vapors. 2. Commercialized dental emergency supply kits generally contain materials for detecting mercury contamination. 3. The term “universal precautions” means that all patients must be treated as if they are infectious. 4. Nitrous oxide/oxygen vapors pose a danger to the dental team.
Define the term missed abortion
A 69-year-old female is found to be semiconscious, hypertensive, and bradypneic. You should:
A. apply oxygen via nonrebreathing mask and start an IV line. B. assist ventilations and start an IV set to keep the vein open. C. insert a multilumen airway device and rapidly transport her. D. assist ventilations and give a 20 mL/kg bolus of normal saline.