Carbon monoxide, which is produced by the exhaust of internal combustion engines, causes the skin and mucous membranes to become:
A) bluish
B) black
C) colorless
D) cherry red
D) cherry red
Severe carbon monoxide poisoning causes a characteristic cherry (red) color in the skin and mucous membranes. Treatment requires ventilation with pure oxygen.
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A) clinical procedures manual. B) employee handbook. C) risk management procedures manual. D) HIPAA manual.
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A. high altitude cerebral edema B. high altitude pulmonary edema C. acute mountain sickness D. chronic mountain sickness
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evaluative signs external signs cardinal signs critical signs
The cervical enlargement of the spinal cord contains ________.
A. muscle fibers B. a viscous liquid C. sensory neurons D. a watery fluid E. motor neurons