Define brain death.
What will be an ideal response?
Brain death is the final cession of bodily activity, used to determine when death actually occurs; circulatory and respiratory functions have irreversibly ceased, and the entire brain has irreversibly ceased to function.
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A. Particle formation. B. Chelation of metals. C. Slowing of the spin rotation of electrons. D. Increase in excitation photon energy.
The HIV protease inhibitors are predominately metabolized by
a. CYP1A2. b. CYP3A4. c. CYP2C9. d. CYP2D6.
Strict alphabetical systems work best with large groups of health records; groups of health records of 2,000 or more make the use of alphabetical systems problematic.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
A vehicle has been struck in its front end by another car. The driver is entrapped and the roof must be rolled back to allow extrication. The car has been appropriately stabilized and you are inside with the patient. The primary assessment is complete and a cervical collar applied. Rescue personnel are ready to begin cutting the vehicle. At this time, the appropriate action is to:
A) place a tarp over the patient. B) stabilize the vehicle. C) apply a short vest-type extrication device. D) remove the windshield.