A pleural effusion may consist of blood in the pleural cavity, called a(n) ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
hemothorax
Hemothorax is the medical term for blood in the pleural cavity.
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a. Chyme b. Water c. Blood d. Urine
Which of the following statements regarding prehospital care of pediatric patients is TRUE?
A) Up to 85 percent of children treated by EMS need nothing more than basic life support skills. B) The majority of pediatric calls are for allergic reactions. C) More than 50 percent of pediatric patients require advanced life support. D) Most pediatric patients seen by EMS personnel are from low-income families.
Which of the following statements about the assessment of an elderly patient is NOT true?
a. Poorly functioning heating devices may create problems. b. Curvature of the spine makes it easy to position the patient's head. c. Properly fitted false teeth can stay in place for artificial ventilation. d. A patient's lack of self-care should be noted.
The Federal Response Plan evolved into the ____ in 2004 after the terrorist attacks in September of 2001 demonstrated a need to integrate local, state, and federal disaster management and response concepts.
A. Department of Defense B. National Response Plan C. Department of Homeland Security D. Unified Command Document