Which of the following substances is synthesized in and secreted from the beta cells of the pancreas?
a. epinephrine
b. insulin
c. norepinephrine
d. glucose
b. Insulin is a hormone made and secreted by the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas.
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You are on the scene of a single-vehicle rollover collision in which the two teenage occupants were ejected. Both patients are seriously injured. Yours is the only transporting vehicle on the scene and you are the only paramedic, but there are two volunteer EMTs and two first responders on the scene. Helicopter transport is not available. There is a small community hospital 23 miles away but a
larger level II regional trauma center 40 miles away. The closest BLS transporting unit is 18 miles away. Which of the following is the best transport decision? A) Transport both patients in one unit to the community hospital. B) Transport the first patient to the community hospital while one EMT and one first responder remain with the patient, then immediately return to the scene for the second patient. C) Transport both patients in one unit to the regional trauma center. D) Transport the first patient to the community hospital while one EMT and one first responder wait on the scene for the BLS transport unit.
Most of the spray generated by the majority of metered dose inhalers consists of which of the following?
a. Active drug b. Propellant c. Surfactant agents d. Water solution
An infection in the umbilical stump in a newborn is known as:
a. umbilitis. b. omphalitis. c. omhalocele. d. umbilical hernia.
For a responsive patient with a medical problem, you will MOST likely form your working diagnosis based on information gathered during the:
A) primary assessment. B) general impression. C) history-taking process. D) detailed physical exam.