A data aggregation study involves the collection of data from large numbers of medical records without focusing on direct patient contact.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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A protein is linked together, much like a chain, with 20 amino acids, ________ of which can be produced by the body
a. 7 b. 11 c. 13 d. 17
You are treating a 5-year-old for extensive burns. You know that burns pose a greater risk to infants and children. The reason for this is:
A) the parents' interference with your assessment and treatment can delay your response. B) their body surface area is greater in relation to their total body size. C) the child will likely be upset and crying and therefore hard to evaluate. D) child abuse is usually the reason for the burns.
A son has called 911 for his father, who is having difficulty breathing. On scene the 81-year-old patient is lethargic and lying on a couch in the living room and is in obvious respiratory distress. He is confused, but has an open airway. His respirations are 30 per minute and his skin is extremely diaphoretic with cyanosis in the fingertips. At this time, the EMT should:
A) suction the airway of secretion. B) start positive pressure ventilation. C) assess the patient's breath sounds. D) determine the patient's past medical history.
For which one of the following patients should you be most concerned about shock?
A) A 12-year-old has numerous scrapes on his hands, elbows, knees, and chin after falling off his skateboard. B) A 75-year-old tells you her stomach hurts and she feels weak, dizzy, and nauseated. C) A 35-year-old stepped on a nail, which remained stuck in his foot. D) A 25-year-old vomited once, and it looks like what she ate for lunch.