Which of the following is (are) small cell lung cancer(s)?
1. Undifferentiated carcinoma
2. Squamous carcinoma
3. Adenocarcinoma
4. Oat cell carcinoma
a. 4
b. 1, 3
c. 2, 4
d. 1, 2, 3
A
Small cell lung cancer is also known as oat cell carcinoma because the cancer cells have a compressed, oval shape.
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A) A child's airway has more blood vessels than an adult's, making bleeding more of a concern. B) Children tend to be highly allergic to bee stings while the same allergy in an adult is less common. C) The child's tongue is proportionally larger, increasing the chance of airway occlusion from minor swelling. D) When injured, a child's mouth produces more saliva, making airway occlusion a major concern.
What statement accurately describes multisystem trauma?
A) Multisystem trauma is the leading cause of death for those over the age of 65 years. B) The multisystem trauma patient is less likely to develop shock if otherwise healthy. C) Multisystem trauma has a noted higher incidence of morbidity and mortality. D) The definitive care for multisystem trauma is cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
A patient has a knife wound in his side. It is about four-inches long, 1/2- to 3/4-inch deep, and needs suturing. The patient gets agitated when he hears the physician reporting the injury to the authorities, even though the patient said it was an accident. Which of the following best describes the legal requirement of the provider to report the patient's stab wound?
a. Standard of care b. Confidentiality c. Public duty d. Informed consent
________ _________ __________ respond initially to the scene with personnel and equipment to treat the sick and injured until an ambulance can arrive.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).