When administering albuterol to a patient with shortness of breath, the EMT realizes that the therapeutic effect of this medication is achieved by:
A) decreasing mucus production.
B) opening the large airways.
C) decreasing inflammation.
D) dilating the small airways.
D
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Although not recommended, hospitals reimbursed according to diagnostic-related group (DRG) payment methodology may submit an interim claim if the client has been in a facility for:
A) 10 days or longer. B) 30 days or longer. C) 60 days or longer. D) 90 days or longer.
If a microcollection container contains an anticoagulant additive, it is ________ to collect to the fill line.
A. optional B. dangerous C. critical D. not necessary
What is the term for a procedure that does not require entrance into a body cavity, tissue, or blood vessel?
A. Noninvasive procedure B. Nuclear procedure C. Intensive procedure D. Invasive procedure
Contraction of the abdominal muscles causes a(n) (increase/decrease) ____________________ of alveolar pressure
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word