The primary purpose of the swimmers/lateral hip Ferlic filter is:
A. Create a more balanced exposure across the image
B. Decrease the exposure technique needed
C. Absorb the high-energy x-ray photons
D. Increase scatter production
Answer: A
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A. right ventricle B. right atrium C. left ventricle D. left atrium
The EMT is reviewing a patient care report and finds the following documentation "ETCO2 is 43 mmHg." What does this mean?
A) The patient is intubated B) The exhaled carbon dioxide level is normal C) The hemoglobin saturation with carbon dioxide is normal D) The patient is hypoxic and in need of oxygen
The medical assistant may be responsible for educating and preparing patients for surgery and must verify that patients have all the information needed from an educational and _______________ standpoint.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Your assessment of a newborn reveals signs of hypovolemia. In addition to providing appropriate airway management, you should obtain vascular access and:
A. infuse normal saline or lactated ringers at a rate of 125 mL/hr. B. slowly administer 250 mL of normal saline and then reassess. C. give 10 mL/kg of an isotonic crystalloid over 5 to 10 minutes. D. rapidly administer 20 mL/kg boluses of an isotonic crystalloid.