For a severe influenza outbreak on the scale of 1918, an estimated 742,500 ventilators would be needed (HHS, 2005). Based on a study in 2006, there were ____ ICU ventilators available in the U.S.
A. 5,000
B. 105,000
C. 505,000
D. 905,000
Answer: B
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a. use x-rays and cancer treatments. c. conduct clinical laboratory testing. b. use carcinogenic chemicals. d. All of the above require these standards.
The term for an inflammation of the liver is:
A. gastritis. B. hypertrophy. C. hepatitis. D. hepamegaly.
The ______________________ is the flattened area between the eyebrows.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The greatest danger in displaying a personal bias or "labeling" a patient who frequently calls EMS is:
A. overlooking a potentially serious medical condition. B. making the entire EMS system look unprofessional. C. demeaning or humiliating the patient and his family. D. discouraging the patient from calling EMS in the future.