A stochastic effect is when a biological response is based on the probability of occurrence rather than the severity of the change
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True. When a biological response is based on the probability of occurrence rather than the severity of the change, it is called a "stochastic effect."
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a. homeostasis. c. decompensated shock. b. compensated shock. d. irreversible shock.
Assessment of a young girl who was hit by a car while riding her bike reveals her to be responsive to painful stimuli with flexion of the extremities; she is also in respiratory distress. There is marked deformity to her thoracic spine and bruising noted to her anterior chest and abdomen. She does not move her legs when a noxious stimulus is applied to the lower extremities. Manual cervical spine motion restriction is being maintained and a cervical collar has been applied by fire department EMRs. Given the critical nature of this patient, which action is most appropriate for her care?
A) Rapidly transfer her to the stretcher and secure her to the long board while en route to the hospital B) Transfer her to the long board already placed on the stretcher and secure with straps en route to the hospital C) Quickly but carefully provide full spine motion restriction precautions on scene prior to rapid transport to the hospital D) Wait for family members to arrive and give consent for treatment prior to moving her to the stretcher for immediate transport
Unequal humerus length (acquired) is found under which subchapter of Chapter 13?
A) Deforming dorsopathies B) Other joint disorders C) Osteopathies and chondropathies D) Other soft tissue disorders
Which phase of the laboratory process involves performing a chemical assay on a serum specimen?
a. preanalytical b. analytical c. postanalytical d. reporting results