If the cause of a patients' TCPA is a tension pneumothorax, you should:
a. perform cricothyrotomy
b. perform needle decompression
c. perform external stabilization
d. perform chest thrusts
B
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a. Impaired VOR and loss of postural control b. Dyskinesia, personality changes, and cognitive decline c. Resting tremor, bradykinesia, rigidity, and postural instability d. Intention tremor, hypotonia, asynergia, and ataxia
All of the following fall under the category of OPIM EXCEPT:
A) synovial fluid. B) amniotic fluid. C) blood. D) CSF.
Regarding a terrorist attack involving the use of biological toxins, which statement is true?
A) The toxins are not nearly as dangerous as the organisms that produce them B) The toxins are living organisms and can easily multiply in the human body C) Biological toxins will typically kill a person within minutes of exposure D) Biological toxins cannot be passed from one person to another
Long term use of barbiturates may cause:
A) generalized tonic-clonic seizures B) cortical focal seizures C) eclampsia D) bone pain, muscle pain, and weight loss