The basic unit of weight in the metric system is the
A) gram
B) meter
C) grain
D) minim
A
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A) Clark's rule B) Fried's rule C) Young's rule D) Kidd's rule
Stimulation of ___________ receptors results in peripheral vasoconstriction, mild bronchoconstriction, and stimulation of metabolism
a. Alpha1 b. Alpha2 c. Beta1 d. Beta2
You are transporting an alert and oriented male who sustained severe abdominal trauma in an assault. The primary survey indicates a patent airway with respirations between 22 to 24 a minute. He has a rapid and weak radial pulse of 144 beats per minute and his skin is pale and cool. The blood pressure is 106/84 and SpO2 94%. Best management of the respiratory and oxygenation parameters would
include: A) positive pressure ventilation. B) high-concentration oxygen through a nonrebreather. C) application of a nasal cannula at 4 liters per minute O2. D) encouraging the patient to slow his respirations.
You have provided an albuterol treatment for your asthma patient and after a few minutes you reassess her. Which of the following would indicate that she is worsening rather than improving?
A) She has become tachycardic. B) She is becoming lethargic. C) Her blood pressure is unchanged. D) She reports increased palpitations.