During the morning drug inventory of your unit, you notice that you have a solution of 10% calcium chloride available. Based on the commonly used weight/volume percentage, you know that this solution contains:
a. 10 milligrams/100cc
b. 100 grams/cc
c. 10 grams/cc
d. 10 grams/100cc
d
Rationale: d. When expressed a percentage solution, the solution will contain the number of grams expressed in 100cc. Although the paramedic may not have 100cc on hand, a simple calculation of the standard concentration will reveal the amount on hand.
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a. An array of units that have no obvious interrelationship, such as inches (in.), feet (ft), yards (yd), miles (mi), ounces (oz), pounds (lbs.) b. Measurements called chains c. Measurements based on the length of your arm d. Measurements in which each prefix is a fraction or multiple of the number 10, such as cm, mm, m, km
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
A reverse R wave progression (RRWP) is suggestive of ___________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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