________ The doctrine of res ipsa loquitur tells us that the breach (neglect) of duty is so obvious that it does NOT need further explanation or "it speaks for itself."

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


True

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A 6-year-old male is in severe respiratory distress with inspiratory stridor. He has pale, moist skin, with cyanosis noted around his mouth. The patient is very lethargic and cannot hold his head up. His mother is panicked and reports that he has a history of asthma. Breath sounds are diminished and his vital signs are pulse, 162 beats/min; respirations, 40 breaths/min; blood pressure, 122/66 mmHg; and SpO2, 81%. What would your immediate action be?

A) Apply a nonrebreather mask with 15 lpm oxygen B) Insert an oral airway and ventilate with a bag-valve mask C) Start positive pressure ventilation D) Administer the patient's albuterol MDI and provide immediate transport

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With strict regulations regarding quality control and quality assurance, you are required to keep a log book to record all specimens and the results of the tests performed. The log should include all but which the following?

A) patient's date of birth B) tests performed C) any kit, reagent strip, or reagent lot numbers and expiration dates D) patient's name

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Idiosyncratic reactions may be caused by underlying:

A) iron deficiencies B) enzyme deficiencies from genetics C) malnutrition D) therapeutic indexes

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Which type of burn is also known as a second degree burn?

a. sunburn burn b. full thickness burn c. superficial burn d. partial thickness burn

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