As pressure inside the skull continues to increase, it pushes the brain tissue through the foramen magnum. This is known as:
A) herniation.
B) Cushing reflex.
C) posturing.
D) concussion.
A
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You are called to see a 9-month-old baby who has stopped breathing. The mother's boyfriend is babysitting and states that the infant fell off the couch. The baby is lying in the crib. There are no obvious signs of trauma. The child is lethargic and breathing slowly at a rate of 8/min. Skin is warm, and capillary refill is normal. Heart rate is 140 . The left pupil is dilated and fixed. The right
pupil is mid-position and reactive. Linear bruises are present on both upper arms. Management of the infant should include all of the following, EXCEPT: a. stabilization of the cervical spine. b. intubation and hyperventilation with high-concentration oxygen. c. infusion of 20 mL/kg of lactated Ringer's solution. d. reporting of possible child abuse to the ER physician.
Which of the following procedures might be allowed for an Advanced EMT in certain states but not in others?
A. Administration of certain basic medications B. Assessment of injury C. Starting an intravenous line D. Scene safety
A ____ is formed by continuing the loop on around until the sections of the standing part on either side are parallel to one another.
A. loop B. round turn C. bight D. running end
The crystals found in urine and pictured here are ________ crystals.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).