Assessment of a patient's skin color reveals a bluish discoloration. As a knowledgeable EMT, you should identify:
A) Pallor caused by a decrease in blood flow to the tissues
B) Cyanosis caused by inadequate oxygenation of the tissues
C) Erythema caused by a decrease in body temperature
D) Jaundice caused by an increase in blood flow to the extremities
B) Cyanosis caused by inadequate oxygenation of the tissues
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The layer of the epidermis comprised of flattened and dead epithelial cells is called the what?
A) External stratum B) Stratum germinativum C) Stratum corneum D) None of the above
A(n) ___ may be administered by the patient to relieve her asthma.
a. injection b. bronchodilator c. IV d. tablet
In a digital computer, all information including text, music, animation, graphics, smell, and sound is represented by combinations of ones and zeroes, called _______________ or bits
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Lisa has just found out that she is pregnant. This is her first pregnancy, and she wants to be sure to do everything right. She tells you, "I know I should not have any alcohol, and I have never been a smoker, but what about food? Is there anything I should do differently, or avoid? Which of the following would you include when teaching Lisa about nutrition during pregnancy?
A. "Restrict your total weight gain to 20 lb." B. "Eat an additional 10 to 15 g of protein a day." C. "Make sure your total calcium intake is 800 mg per day." D. "Try to include 15 mg of iron a day through food selections, but stay away from supplements." E. "Avoid yeast and leafy vegetables for the first three months."