Acidosis is an excessive acidity of bodily fluids resulting from the accumulation of acids, as in diabetic acidosis.
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True
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A 37-year-old woman, who is four months pregnant, complains of abdominal and pelvic pain after being assaulted in her home by a live-in boyfriend. During the assault, he struck her in the head, chest, and abdomen with his fists and a chair as she lay on the floor. There are no obvious threats to the airway, breathing, or circulation. Her vital signs are pulse, 124 beats/min; respiration, 22 breaths/min; blood pressure, 114/68 mmHg; and SpO2, 98% on room air. Which intervention is needed for this patient?
A) Secure the patient to the long board, with it tilted left for transport B) Provide immediate transport with care such as spinal motion restriction precautions provided en route C) Provide calming reassurance and transport the patient quietly in a position of comfort D) Apply a nonrebreather mask with high-concentration oxygen
________—Sense of smell
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The minimum zone that should be established is the isolation area. The distances for this area can be determined by the use of the NIOSH Pocket Guide.
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____ is a powerful peripheral vasoconstrictor that is effective in treating cardiovascular collapse secondary to distributive shock.
A. Norepinephrine B. Atropine C. Epinephrine D. Dopamine