What mechanism of injury produces the conditions for traumatic asphyxia?
A) Fall 20 feet from scaffolding onto a concrete sidewalk
B) Person strangled but not killed in an attempted rape
C) Penetrating chest trauma with a high-powered firearm
D) Person pinned between a truck and wall of a building
D
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A) brain B) bones C) liver D) skin
Which of the following statements regarding light-frame wood trusses is MOST accurate?
A) Light-frame trusses are made up of 6 inch (150 mm) nominal members all in the same plane. B) Light-frame trusses frequently use steel gusset plates with through-bolts at connection points. C) Light-frame trusses are popular for floor joists where spans are moderate. D) Light-frame trusses will fail earlier in a fire than members used in the past.
Which of the following best describes the pathophysiology of anaphylactic shock?
A. The heart is not able to effectively pump blood through the body. B. A blood clot prevents blood from returning to the heart and causes a drop in blood pressure. C. A serious allergic reaction causes the blood vessels to dilate uncontrollably, resulting in a loss of blood pressure. D. An allergic reaction causes fluid and blood to leak out of the vessels, causing hypovolemia.
Head lice are often spread due the sharing of:
A) common coat rooms. B) combs or brushes. C) hats. D) all of the above.