A 36 year-old fireman was trapped and subsequently rescued from the collapse of a burning building. Which of the following devices would be appropriate to accurately assess his oxygenation status?
A. capnograph
B. pulse oximeter
C. blood gas analyzer
D. hemoximeter
Answer: D. hemoximeter
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A) Mediastinum B) Pleural sac C) Pericardial sac D) None of the above
A 30-year-old is 32 weeks pregnant and complaining of swelling in her face, hands, and legs; headaches; vomiting; and blurred vision. Her blood pressure is 170/88. You should suspect:
A) spontaneous abortion. B) preeclampsia. C) eclampsia. D) ectopic pregnancy.
Pain in the abdomen can be somewhat ubiquitous and can arise from many organs within the abdominal cavity.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The material ____ was introduced in 1938 by E. I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company.
A. nylon B. cotton C. polyester D. polypropylene