You respond to a call of an ill male patient. Upon arrival, you see a patient in a chair, hooked into two large bags—one on an IV stand, one below his waist. The tubes are going into the patient's abdomen. You should suspect that this patient is undergoing:
A) peritoneal dialysis.
B) hemodialysis.
C) gastric lavage.
D) J tube feeding.
A
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The initial dose of adenosine is:
a. 0.6 mg b. 6 mg c. 12 mg d. 60 mg
Which one of the following statements about the use of an oropharyngeal airway is true?
A) It replaces a head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver, freeing up your hands for other tasks. B) It prevents patients from vomiting. C) It can be used in any adult patient. D) It helps keep the tongue from obstructing the airway.
A 31-year-old female is in labor. After ensuring her airway, breathing, and circulation, you assess her perineum and observe the umbilical cord protruding from the vagina. However, the baby is not visible. Your next action would be to:
A) Place the patient in a knee-chest position B) Carefully place the cord back inside the vagina C) Place a saline-soaked dressing over the cord D) Gently pull the cord to assist in delivery
In which way does an individual develop a naturally acquired active immunity?
A. When antibodies from the mother cross the placenta to the fetus B. When antibodies from the fetus cross the placenta to the mother C. From exposure to organisms that cause a disease D. From administration of a vaccine with killed or weakened organisms E. From immunization with antibodies to a disease-causing organism