Cool-water immersion of a burned part effectively reduces burning only when done within which of the following time frames?

A) The first 24 hours
B) The first 10 to 15 minutes
C) The first 1 to 2 minutes
D) The first hour


C

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Which of the following physiologic effects is the most immediate result stemming from the desiccation of mucous glands which, in turn, causes an increased viscosity of the mucus, produced by breathing a cool, dry gas via an artificial airway?

A. retained secretions B. hyperthermia C. atelectasis D. refractory hypoxemia

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Approximately 7.5 trillion cells are found in our bodies

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What agar plate(s) are streaked for a cervical specimen?

BAP CHOC TM Both CHOC and TM

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Codes from ICD-10-PCS are made up of how many characters?

A. four B. three C. seven D. five

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