What is another name for rheumatoid pneumoconiosis?

a. Goodpasture's syndrome
b. Caplan's syndrome
c. Churg-Strauss syndrome
d. Sjögren's syndrome


B
Rheumatoid pneumoconiosis is also known as Caplan's syndrome and is most often seen in coalminers.

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a. Tensor fasciae latae b. Biceps femoris c. Semitendinosus d. Rectus femoris

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a. dry mount b. soaking c. wet mount d. drenching

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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You are in charge of triage at a scene involving 30 patients exposed to carbon monoxide. You find a six-year-old boy who is not breathing. You open his airway and find that breathing does not return. Furthermore, you cannot locate a radial pulse. You should:

A) apply oxygen and check the patient's mental status. B) place a black tag on the patient and move to the next. C) provide 15 seconds of positive pressure ventilation. D) provide 15 seconds of CPR and recheck for a radial pulse.

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