What hormone is responsible for the development of breast tissue and stimulates the production of milk after childbirth?
a. Adrenocorticotropic hormone
b. Prolactin
c. Somatotropin
d. Oxytocin
Answer: b. Prolactin
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A) "Low" B) 155 mg/dL C) 30 mg/dL D) "High"
Which of the following statements regarding a dry-pipe sprinkler system inspection is MOST accurate?
A. The velocity drip valve must not be allowed to move. B. The ball drip valve must not allow water to seep out. C. All indicating control valves must be in the closed position. D. Any drum drips are drained to eliminate trapped moisture.
What would be the most appropriate instructions to give a new EMT with whom you are working regarding the ventilation of an unresponsive and apneic 3-year-old boy?
A) "Let's ventilate him at a rate of 28 breaths per minute." B) "Make sure to give each ventilation over 3 seconds." C) "Deliver one breath every 3 seconds." D) "Do not administer cricoid pressure since it is contraindicated."
Which is a reason to catheterize a patient during a surgical procedure?
a. To decrease postoperative pain b. To permit accurate output measurement c. To prevent urine leakage on the OR table d. To expedite a patient's recovery period