Define autopsy.

What will be an ideal response?


An autopsy is a postmortem examination to determine the cause of death or to obtain physiological evidence, as in the case of a suspicious death.

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A) Bacterial conjunctivitis B) Conjunctivitis caused by chlamydia C) Blepharitis D) Redeye

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1. Following initial exposure to an allergen, an incubation period takes place; when a subsequent exposure to that allergen produces an anaphylactic reaction, this is known as the _____ dose.

a. lethal b. exciting c. responsive d. immunological

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You are by the side of a 64-year-old male patient who collapsed at home. After assessing his level of consciousness, airway, and breathing, you determine that he is unresponsive with an open airway, but not breathing. The patient still has a weak carotid pulse. Which instruction should you immediately give to your partner?

A) "Let's attempt placement of an OPA or NPA and start ventilations." B) "Please check the patient's blood pressure and apply the pulse oximeter." C) "Go ahead and apply the automated external defibrillator." D) "We will need to start cardiopulmonary resuscitation."

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Civilian activity done for pay __________

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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