Which of the following injuries or conditions would cause obstructive shock?
A) Severe burns
B) Massive sepsis
C) Pelvic fracture
D) Cardiac tamponade
Answer: D) Cardiac tamponade
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Avoid heavy pressure over the thoracic cage, especially for those at risk for:
A) High blood pressure B) Kidney disease C) Varicose veins D) Osteoporosis
Which of the following paramedic actions is indicated after uncomplicated delivery of the newborn?
A) Performing fundal massage to maintain uterine contraction B) Placing the mother on oxygen by nonrebreather mask C) Applying gentle traction to the umbilical cord to assist with delivery of the placenta D) Administering oxytocin
The ventilator mode that is either patient triggered or time triggered and allows the patient to breathe spontaneously between mandatory ventilator breaths is known as:
a. Pressure-support ventilation c. Intermittent man-datory ventilation b. Pressure-controlled ventilation d. Continuous man-datory ventilation
Which of the following would be an example of eugenics?
A. administering a lethal dose to a patient dying of AIDS B. informing the parents before performing an abortion on a minor C. sterilizing the mentally challenged D. developing the technology for artificial insemination