Which of the following situations would NOT result in anemia?
A) Increased production of erythrocytes
B) Iron deficiency
C) Blood loss
D) Destruction of red blood cells
A
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Which of the following findings is considered evidence of peripheral arterial disease?
A. Delayed capillary refill B. Absence of the dorsalis pedis pulse C. Absence of both the dorsalis pedis and posterior tibial artery pulses D. Absence of the posterior tibial artery pulse
A patient with a past medical history of COPD was placed on a ventilator after upper abdominal surgery for a serious wound infection
Although the patient was medically stable, a tracheostomy was performed 2 weeks later because the patient was unable to be weaned from the ventilator. The patient is on VC-CMV, rate = 12, VT = 700 mL, FIO2 = 40%, PEEP = 5 cm H2O, with an HME. The respiratory therapist notes that the patient is assisting at a rate of 18 and has bilaterally decreased breath sounds in the bases. The respiratory therapist suctions a moderate amount of very thick, tenacious yellow sputum from the tracheostomy tube. What action should the respiratory therapist take? a. The HME should be replaced with an active heated humidifier system. b. No action is necessary, because there seems to be no patient problem. c. The patient should be suctioned on a regular schedule instead of when needed. d. PEEP and the FIO2 should be increased, and diuretic and positive inotropic agents should be administered.
Emergency medical training is not only about what firefighters can do to assist a patient in crisis; it is also about recognizing what is beyond an individual firefighter's training and ability.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
A patient who is a farmer came in for several routine laboratory tests. He was right handed and had calloused hands and fingers. Where would the preferred blood collection site be?
a. back side of the left hand b. back side of the right wrist c. antecubital area of either arm d. the middle finger of the left hand