Which type of mechanical hazard occurs when rapidly released gases create a shock wave that travels outward from the center of the blast?

A. Seismic effect
B. Explosion reactivity
C. Blast-pressure wave
D. Shrapnel fragmentation


C

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Which of the following disorders has the characteristic exophthalmos in which swelling of the tissues behind the eyes causes the eyes to protrude?

A) Graves' disease B) Cushing's syndrome C) Addison disease D) Diabetic ketoacidosis

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Liveborn quadruplets. Which code(s) would be used on the mother's record?

Select the correct code for each of the diagnoses: a. O30.203, Z37.52 b. O30.223, Z37.52 c. O30.219, Z37.52 d. O30.209, Z37.52

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____ ladders are electrical conductors independent of their construction material.

A. Some B. All C. No D. Only A-frame

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At sea level, what would the alveolar pressure at end-expiration equal?

A. 760 mm Hg B. 0 mm Hg C. 764 mmHg D. 756 mm Hg

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