Which of the following can increase the potential for organ injury in blunt trauma in the elderly?
A) Decreased bone density
B) Decreased sensitivity to pain
C) Decreased circulation to the organs
D) Decreased amount of adipose tissue
Answer: D
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Oxytocin is frequently used in the prehospital setting to:
A) control seizures from eclampsia of pregnancy. B) stop preterm labor contractions. C) help control postpartum hemorrhage. D) facilitate labor and induce delivery.
When a patient in a PPO insurance program sees a provider who is out-of-network, which of the following apply?
a. The patient may have to file the insurance claim. b. The patient may have to pay a higher out-of-pocket amount. c. The patient may have reduced benefits. d. All of the above
The skin plays a role in regulating body temperature by
A. dilating or constricting blood vessels in the skin. B. stimulating the hypothalamus. C. eliminating wastes. D. retaining fluids.
The process involved when people direct attention to specific regulatory features in the environment and/or to action preparation activities is known as attention:
A. Demands B. Switching C. Focus D. Capacity