Your patient is a 60-year-old male with an acute exacerbation of COPD. You may consider giving the patient ipratropium because, in addition to reversing bronchospasm, it is helpful in:
A) reducing inflammation.
B) drying bronchial secretions.
C) expectoration of mucus.
D) stimulating the respiratory center in the medulla.
B
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A) penetration B) reflection C) refraction D) absorption
Which of the following represents the correct sequence for controlling hemorrhage from an extremity?
A) Direct pressure on the dressing and wound, finger pressure through the dressing to the leaking vessel, and, if pressure fails, application of a tourniquet B) Direct pressure on the dressing and wound, elevation, ice C) Finger pressure through the dressing to the leaking vessel, splinting, ice, elevation D) Direct pressure on the dressing and wound, elevation, ice, tourniquet as a last resort
The ________ is designed to assess limited, isolated injuries
A) secondary assessment B) focused trauma exam C) detailed body exam D) primary assessment