Hepatic enzyme activity is NOT mature until:
A) 1 to 2 weeks of age
B) 1 to 2 months of age
C) 1 to 2 years of age
D) 2 to 5 years of age
C
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A) Works on CNS to suppress cough centers in the medulla oblongata. B) Elevates the threshold for cough in the medulla oblongata. C) Thins mucus and lubricates the irritated respiratory tract. D) Act as vasoconstrictor and shrinks dilated blood vessels.
An older adult with a substance-abuse problem, mental illness, or a condition such as Alzheimer's disease may become _____________________. Be sure to keep safety a priorityat all times
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A 5-year-old boy who is drooling has suspected epiglottitis. His pulse rate is 144 beats/min, respirations are 46 breaths/min, and blood pressure is 110/52 mmHg. The patient is noncompliant with the pulse oximeter, but his skin is normal colored. Which statement made by the EMT indicates proper care of this patient?
A) "Let's give him some supplemental oxygen." B) "I need to depress his tongue with the tongue blade to see the swelling." C) "Let's suction his airway to remove the secretions." D) "We need to place him on his side to drain secretions and transport immediately!"
Which of the following best differentiates medical and trauma patient? assessment?
A) There is no concept for "medical load and go" patients.
B) Trauma triage guidelines are not critical with medical patients.
C) Scene safety is not an issue with the medical patient.
D) Assessing breath sounds is not crucial to trauma assessment.