Your patient is an 18-year-old female suffering from sickle cell crisis. Which of the following is the best course of treatment for this patient?
A) High-concentration oxygen, IV NS KVO, diphenhydramine
B) High-concentration oxygen, IV bolus of NS
C) High-concentration oxygen, IV bolus of NS, morphine sulfate
D) High-concentration oxygen, IV NS KVO
C
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Which of the following health insurance programs is financed by both state and federal funding?
A) TRICARE B) CHIP C) Medicare D) CHAMPVA
The following two-joint muscle at the hip originates at the anterior inferior iliac spine (AIIS) and can contribute to both hip flexion and knee extension, dependent on joint position:
a. Sartorius b. Rectus femoris c. Vastus lateralis d. Psoas major
In third-degree AV block, if the impulse causing ventricular depolarization is coming from the AV junction, what will the heart rate be?
A. 60 to 100 bpm B. 40 to 60 bpm C. 100 to 150 bpm D. 20 to 40 bpm
If a defibrillator manufacturer claims that its device terminates ventricular fibrillation on the first shock 95% of the time, you should:
A. avoid purchasing the device because this claim is unrealistic. B. recognize that this does not mean it will save more lives. C. purchase the device based solely on the manufacturer's claim. D. determine which device the American Heart Association suggests.