The highest rate in mg/dL at which tubules can transfer a substance either from the tubules to the interstitial fluid or vice versa is the:
A) maximal filtration capacity. B) maximal reabsorptive capacity.
C) renal limit. D) maximal secretory capacity.
B
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You are dispatched to a local industrial plant for an "electrical injury." You arrive on-scene and find a 46-year-old male lying supine in front of an electrical panel. You are told he was attempting to make a repair and somehow received an electrical shock and was thrown to the ground. The scene is safe and the electricity is off. Your initial exam reveals a conscious person, breathing
adequately. Vital signs are normal and there are no obvious signs of burns. Coworkers state that he was unconscious until your arrival. What is the next step? A) Put the patient on oxygen and help him into your ambulance. B) While on the scene, rapidly do a complete assessment, provide oxygen, provide care for potential spine injuries, and transport as soon as possible after the exam. C) Load and go—conduct any other care in the ambulance en route due to the potential seriousness of the burns. D) Stay with the patient awhile, and if he does not appear to be in distress, encourage him to refuse care.
Which of the following mechanisms can cause metabolic acidosis?
A. Hyperventilation B. Accumulation of volatile acids C. excessive retention of dissolved CO2 D. Bicarbonate deficiency
Which of the following is a specific NIOSH recommendation for reducing work-related musculoskeletal injuries?
A. When lifting an object, hold it as far away from your body as possible B. When transferring a patient, always bend at the hips to lift the patient C. Adjust your seat to the correct position to prevent back strain D. Use a sturdy desk or chair to reach objects on high shelves E. When using a computer, type as fast as possible to prevent hand cramping
Conservatives argue that the ______ and the Declaration of Independence, along with other articles and statutes, do not specifically state that access to health care is a right.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).