The height or vertical elevation above a fixed point is known as:
a. ascent.
b. elevation.
c. altitude.
d. ataxia.
Answer: c
You might also like to view...
A fracture to the medial malleolus with potential posterior dislocation of the foot is referred to as:
Smith's fracture Pott's fracture Jone's fracture bi-malleolar fracture
The body system that includes the nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs is the ____
A) digestive system B) lymphatic system C) respiratory system D) circulatory system
The AEMT understands that when paramedics and AEMTs administer IV fluids as treatment for hemorrhagic shock, the fluids will:
A) do nothing to get more oxygen to the cells. B) enable the lungs to better oxygenate the blood. C) stabilize the shock by restoring needed electrolytes. D) increase vascular resistance and improve oxygenation.
For which of the following patients would capillary refill be a reliable sign of circulatory status?
A) 3-year-old child with a fever and cough B) 50-year-old woman complaining of chest pain C) 24-year-old homeless man who has spent the night outside in the rain D) 92-year-old man complaining of weakness on his right side