Which of the following is MOST likely to be fractured from a fall onto outstretched hands?
A) Carpals
B) Metacarpals
C) Clavicle
D) Ulna
C
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A brief period of reduced blood flow to the cerebrum is known as a:
A) stroke. B) TIA. C) CVA. D) none of the above.
An elderly patient sees you enter the room and grows angry. "I don't want some intern with no experience drawing my blood. The last time I was here, the kid did such a horrible job that they had to call in his supervisor and we had to sign forms. You're not going to put me through that again! I want your boss to draw my blood." How should you respond to this patient's request?
A. Try to calm the patient by saying you have never been involved in a liability suit. B. Tell that patient that your training was very thorough and your knowledge is more current than that of your boss. C. Ignore the patient's request. This patient needs to move past a bad experience. D. Smile nicely and go find someone more experienced.
NFPA 921 defines fire as which of the following?
A) A rapid oxidation process, which is a chemical reaction, resulting in the evolution of heat and light in varying intensities B) An uncontrolled chemical reaction producing light and energy C) Destructive burning as manifested by any of the following: light, flame, heat, or smoke D) Rapid oxidation with the evolution of heat and light; uncontrolled combustion
The condition in which the heart's reduced stroke volume causes an overload of fluid in the lungs is called:
A) Prinzmetal's angina. B) acute heart failure. C) angina pectoris. D) myocardial infarction.