A pediatric patient has ingested a poisonous substance but does not appear to be ill. The safest treatment option for this patient is

A) ipecac
B) activated iron
C) activated charcoal
D) gastric lavage


C

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following statements is not a consideration when assessing a patient with a cognitive disability?

a. A cognitive disability can result from traumatic brain injuries. b. Cognitive disabilities limit the person's ability to process information. c. Patients with cognitive disabilities usually do not have problems with coordination. d. Seizures can be associated with cognitive disabilities.

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An ECG measures the electrical activity of the:

A) brain. B) joints. C) muscles. D) heart.

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Serum is described as lipemic in the presence of increased:

a. bilirubin, causing jaundice b. carbon dioxide from cell metabolism c. hemoglobin from ruptured RBCs d. lipids in a nonfasting sample

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