Which of the following causes worsening of the damage in a brain injury?
A) Allowing seepage of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the ears or nose
B) Administration of 100% oxygen
C) Improper management of airway and ventilation
D) Failure to keep the patient awake and talking
C
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On the scene of a motor vehicle collision, the driver is sitting inside the car with all windows up. When you attempt to open the doors, you find that they are locked. Given this situation, which one of the following statements made to the patient is most appropriate?
A) "Very carefully, with as little movement as possible, please roll down the window." B) "Without moving your head or neck, please try to unlock the door." C) "Please remain still. I am calling for the rescue truck to remove the door of your car." D) "Please shield your eyes. I am going to break the window so we can open the door."
What is the formula for computing the flow from a hydrant?
A. GPM = (3.14) × Cd × d2 ×vP ([0.001579] × Cd × d2 × vP) B. GPM = (29.83) × Cd × d2 ×vP ([0.0667766] × Cd × d2 × vP) C. GPM = (32.21) × Cd × d3 ×vP ([0.0782124] × Cd × d3 × vP) D. GPM = (34.58) × Cd × vd ×P2 ([0.001579] × Cd × vd × P2)
Which of the following features is characteristic of bisphosphonates?
A) Osteoblast inhibitor B) Binds to soft tissue C) Short half-life D) Long half-life
One of the differences between ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM pertains to codes for hemorrhoids. In ICD-9-CM, the codes for hemorrhoids were located in the circulatory system. In ICD-10-CM, they have been moved to the digestive system chapter
A) True B) False