Which of the following diving conditions is also called the bends?

A) Arterial gas embolism
B) Nitrogen narcosis
C) Decompression sickness
D) Barotrauma


Answer: C

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What will be an ideal response?

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An adult patient presents with a blood pressure of 78/60 mm Hg, a pulse rate of 120 beats/min and irregular, and labored breathing. Further assessment reveals pale, cool, moist skin and diffuse crackles in all lung fields. You should suspect:

A) septic shock. B) neurogenic shock. C) hypovolemic shock. D) cardiogenic shock.

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The route of medication administration given beneath the tongue is called __________________________________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following provide a structural member that can carry loads across greater spans more economically than beams?

A. Steel arches B. Steel trusses C. Rigid frames D. Steel columns

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