Status epilepticus is _______.
A. a major motor (grand mal) seizure that will not
respond to antiseizure medications
B. a very violent seizure that can cause brain death
C. seizures produced by an unknown cause
D. two or more seizures without an intervening period of consciousness
Answer: D. two or more seizures without an intervening period of consciousness
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A. 4 hours B. 2 hours C. 6 hours D. 12 hours E. 24 hours
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a. energy b. circulating air c. a warmer ambient temperature d. high humidity
For an AP projection of the knee with accurate positioning,
1. an imaginary line connecting the femoral epicondyles is aligned parallel with the IR. 2. the intercondylar eminence is centered within the intercondylar fossa. 3. the fibular head is demonstrated about 0.5 inch (1.25 cm) distal to the tibial plateau. 4. the femoral condyles are symmetrical. a. 1 and 2 only b. 2 and 3 only c. 1, 2, and 4 only d. 1, 2, 3, and 4