What is the term for an abnormal collection of air in the abdominal cavity?

a. pneumoperitoneum c. pneumothorax
b. pneumopericardium d. pneumomediastinum


a. pneumoperitoneum

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At a minimum, policies and procedures should be written to cover emergency vehicle safety, EXCEPT which one?

A) Backing operations involving vehicles B) Using seat belts while the vehicle is in motion C) Bringing vehicles to a complete stop at stop signs and signals D) Responding to every incident using lights and siren

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A(n) ____ typically affects children under one year of age and is characterized by any combination of apnea, change in skin color, change in muscle tone, coughing, or gagging.

A. bronchospasm B. apparent life-threatening event C. encephalopathy D. intussusception

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The 2015 Dietary Guidelines recommend that added sugars account for less than 10 percent of daily calories, yet most Americans consume far more that this. List some of the major sources of added sugar in the American diet

What will be an ideal response?

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