Which of the following statements about heart disease is true?

a. Changes in lifestyle and personal habits do little to reverse a person's chances of developing cardiovascular diseases

b. A person with heart disease has little chance of having a stroke.
c. All patients with heart disease follow the same treatment plan.
d. The more a person lowers low-density lipids, the less likely that person is to have a heart attack.


d

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Which one of the following statements about pediatric airway assessment and management is true?

A) A jaw-thrust maneuver should always be used when opening a child's airway. B) Noisy breathing is not a cause for concern in pediatric patients. C) As many as 80 percent of cardiac arrests in children are related to respiratory compromise. D) Common illnesses such as croup and asthma do not typically lead to serious complications in children.

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You are assessing an unresponsive patient with a MedicAlert tag that indicates he is a diabetic. The patient's airway is patent, respirations are 20 per minute and adequate, radial pulse is rapid and weak, and the skin is warm and moist. You attempt to get a blood glucose reading, but your blood glucose monitor malfunctions. Which of the following is the best course of action?

A) Administer 25 g of 50 percent dextrose. B) Administer a 1 to 2 liter bolus of NS. C) Request another unit to respond to the scene with a blood glucose monitor. D) Request an order for 20 units of regular insulin.

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The National Center for Competency Testing awards the:

A) National Certified Medical Office Assistant (NCMOA) certificate. B) Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) certificate. C) Certified Medical Billing Specialist (CMBS) certificate. D) Certified Coding Associate (CCA) certificate.

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Using the rule of thumb, what is the friction loss in a single 2 ½" hose line 300 ft long with a 1" tip at 50 psi?

A. 30 psi B. 35 psi C. 80 psi D. 85 psi

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