A patient in early shock informs the EMT that he has had severe diarrhea and vomiting over the past four days. Given this history, the EMT should recognize the pathophysiology of the shock as:

A) Loss of red blood cells
B) Decreased formed elements in the blood
C) Leakage of the capillaries
D) Loss of plasma volume


D) Loss of plasma volume

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The pressure against which the heart must pump is called:

a. afterload. c. preload. b. peripheral vascular resistance. d. cardiac contractile force.

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A number of factors have evolved that have tended to diminish the role of unions in the workplace. Which of the following is one of these reasons?

A) Many entry-level and dangerous jobs are now overseas. B) Much more state and federal regulation exists now. C) Enlightened management is now more of a partner with workers. D) All of the above

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Protective layers around the brain and spinal cord that contain spinal fluid are called:

A) motor neurons B) fluid coverings C) meninges D) vertebrae

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Select the word that is spelled correctly

A) ?eteology B) ?cerebrovescular C) ?broncuscopy D) ?etiology

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