You are dispatched to a call for a two-year-old not breathing. When responding, you realize that your FIRST responsibility is to:
A) mentally prepare for what might be required on-scene.
B) arrive at the scene safely with no mishaps.
C) review the protocol for pediatric cardiac arrest.
D) get to the scene as quickly as possible.
B
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___________________ BEST describes the process in which a medication is transported from the site of absorption to the site of action
a. Active transport b. Diffusion c. Distribution d. Elimination
Your patient is a pregnant woman with abnormally high blood pressure and swollen legs and ankles. You recognize these as signs of:
A. eclampsia. B. uterine enlargement. C. preeclampsia. D. hypotension.
What term describes hereditary or acquired disorders that relate to the absence of a coagulation protein or to a protein that is present in the plasma but is functionally defective?
a. Circulating anticoagulant b. Lupus anticoagulant c. Deficiency d. Dysfunctional
To find the inpatient bed occupancy ratio for a period, what number makes up the numerator?
A) Total beds available B) Total inpatient service days for the period C) Total days in the period D) Total discharges for the period