Which of the following diseases is characterized by enlargement of the hands, feet, and face with protrusion of the jaw?
a. Acromegaly
b. Addison disease
c. Cushing disease
d. Hypoparathyroidism
ANS: A
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A. increased RV B. decreased DLCO C. increased FRC D. decreased FEV1
Which of the following statements regarding airway management in the trauma patient is correct?
A) The jaw-thrust is useful in the trauma patient, but only if he or she is complaining of head or neck pain. B) Research has shown that the jaw-thrust is easier to perform and is therefore indicated for the more critical trauma patient. C) Performing the head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver on a patient with a possible spinal injury could further injure or paralyze the patient. D) Trauma patients should always have their airway opened with the jaw-thrust while medical patients should receive the head-tilt, chin-lift.
The mother of a 5-year-old female patient states that her daughter has been "sick" with a sore throat and fever for several days. The mother became concerned tonight and called 911 because the child was "making funny noises" and could not breathe well. Your assessment reveals a lethargic, well-developed child sitting upright and with high-pitched tracheal noises when she breathes in. What should be the priority action for the EMT?
A) Placing an oropharyngeal airway B) Administering supplemental oxygen if indicated C) Inspecting the airway with a tongue depressor D) Performing abdominal thrusts
Forces acting on the body. The five mechanical stresses are compression, tension, shear, torque, and bend
What will be an ideal response?