Give two examples of point-of-care tests (POCTs).
What will be an ideal response?
Point-of-care tests include: hematocrit (Hct), hemoglobin (Hgb), blood glucose, blood gases, potassium, calcium, pH, sodium, blood urea nitrogen, prothrombin time (PT), activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT), bleeding time, pregnancy tests, strep-A tests, glycated hemoglobin testing (Hgb A1c), respiratory syncytail virus (RSV), C-reactive protein (CRP), mononucleosis, cholesterol, Influenza A & B, HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibodies, fecal occult blood, reagent strip urinalysis, fertility testing, liver panels, Urea BUN, renal function panels, thyroid tests and various drug panels and toxicology studies.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following statements is true regarding the goal of law?
a. To make sure each individual behaves well in society b. To judge individuals prior to prosecuting them c. To protect the welfare of individual citizens d. To resolve disputes without violence and protect the health, safety, and welfare of each person
You are treating a 9-year-old male who is short of breath and has a history of asthma. At the scene, he presents in severe respiratory distress, with intercostal retractions, lethargy, and expiratory wheezing. His pulse is 136 beats/min, respirations are 32 breaths/min, and SpO2 is 95%. You have assisted the patient with his albuterol MDI and are transporting him emergently to the hospital. As you reassess the patient, which finding is most concerning?
A) SpO2 of 94% B) Increased wheezing heard bilaterally C) Heart rate of 68 beats/min D) Blood pressure of 100/64 mmHg
In which of the following ways does the body respond to increased levels of physical activity? 1. Decreased cardiac output 2. Increased minute ventilation 3. Neuroendocrine stimulation
a. 3 only b. 1 and 2 only c. 1 and 3 only d. 1, 2, and 3