Which of the following conditions occurs in 20% to 30% of hospitalized fire victims with facial burns?
a. Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
b. Upper airway obstruction
c. Pneumonia
d. Pulmonary embolism
B
Between 20% and 30% of hospitalized patients with facial burns develop an upper airway obstruction.
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A) Drug Facts and Comparisons B) Physician's Desk Reference C) AHFS Drug Information D) Martindale: The Complete Drug Reference
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A) first B) second C) third D) fourth
The phrase ‘due regard’ means:
a) Observing the vital statistics of the patient before putting the patient on a gurney b) It is the responsibility of the driver to drive safely at all times c) Putting the safety of the patient ahead of your own safety d) Observing most speed limits in cities and obeying traffic laws
Which of the following terms does not represent one of the three categories of malpractice?
A. dysfeasance B. malfeasance C. misfeasance D. nonfeasance