How do the kidneys react to increased CO2 levels in the blood?
What will be an ideal response?
The kidneys convert carbonic acid into H+ and HCO3-. The H+ are removed via the urine, and the HCO3- is retained to neutralize any excess H+.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A 44-year-old male was on a ladder cutting limbs from a tree when he fell. He is found to be unresponsive with normal respirations. His breathing is adequate at a rate of 12 per minute and his carotid pulse is strong at 88 per minute. Following the primary assessment and initial management, which one of the following actions will the OEC Technician complete while performing the secondary
assessment? a. Get a medical history from a family member. b. Start positive pressure ventilation with a bag-valve mask. c. Place an oral airway and put a cervical collar on the patient. d. Perform a jaw-thrust maneuver to open the airway.
Which numeric evaluation tool is scored and added to the Trauma Scale to determine the Revised Trauma Score?
A) Glasgow Coma Scale B) AVPU C) Pulse pressure D) Primary Assessment Score
Which of the following is used to track a medication once it has been released by the manufacturer?
A) Lot control or batch number B) NDC number C) Expiration date D) Production date