Which of the following disorders is caused by a deficiency of niacin?
A) osteomalacia
B) keratomalacia
C) beriberi
D) pellagra
D
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The central area in the thorax that contains the heart, great vessels, trachea, and esophagus is the:
A) mediastinum. B) pulmonary hilum. C) hemothorax. D) carina.
Which of the following best describes the pathophysiology of hypovolemic shock?
A. Blood vessels relax and cause a drop in blood pressure. B. The body retains fluid and causes high blood pressure. C. The heart is unable to pump blood effectively through the body. D. A lack of total blood volume causes poor perfusion.
The surgeon performs a 1-stage distal hypospadias repair with urethroplasty using local skin flaps.
"Male Genital System Coding Drill" What will be an ideal response?
A lethargic 8-year-old boy is in respiratory distress. His airway is patient and respiratory rate is 12 breaths per minute. His breath sounds are diminished bilaterally and you note accessory muscle use with inspiration and expiration. His pulse is 84 beats per minute and his SpO2 is 88 percent. Which of the following should you do next?
A) Recheck the SpO2 on another finger. B) Begin positive pressure ventilation. C) Get a history and begin a secondary exam. D) Initiate immediate transport to the hospital.