Like bigeminy, ectopic complexes that occur three or four at a time are considered to be a(n) ____________________ or a run of ventricular tachycardia.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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A) Aspirin for the headache B) Evaluation of his blood sugar C) Continuous SpO2 monitoring D) Head to toe decontamination
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epinephrine SC and diphenhydramine IV. Despite this, you also note that her voice is quickly becoming more hoarse and she has developed expiratory wheezes in all lung fields. HR = 128, BP = 100/70, RR = 20, SaO2 = 99%. What should be your major concern at this point, and what is the most appropriate treatment? A) Hypotension leading to cardiovascular collapse; administer fluids wide open and initiate a dopamine infusion B) Increased bronchospasm leading to respiratory arrest; administer albuterol via nebulizer C) Laryngeal edema leading to total airway occlusion; intubate D) Increased bronchospasm leading to respiratory arrest; administer epinephrine IV
A Class D fire involves what types of materials?
A) Ordinary cellulosic materials such as wood and paper as well as similar natural and synthetic materials like rubber and plastics B) Flammable gases and flammable or combustible liquids C) Ordinary cellulosic materials such as wood and paper as well as similar natural and synthetic materials like rubber and plastics, which are energized by electrical circuits, wiring, motors, and other equipment D) Combustible metals
Which of the following statements defines an index?
A) Numerical expression of values used to describe a condition B) Rate of old and new cases occurring within a year C) Number of individuals in a population presenting with the disease D) Number of diseased teeth or sites per individual E) Number of risk indicators present in an individual