Which of the following results occurs in response to an injury?

A. Chemical barrier
B. Fever
C. Mechanical barrier
D. Species resistance
E. Inflammation


Answer: E

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a. confidentiality. b. community relations. c. communications. d. advocacy.

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A landscaper who has been working in 105°F weather is found collapsed in a client's yard. He is responsive to painful stimuli and has an open airway. His breathing is shallow, alveolar breath sounds are absent, and radial pulse is weak. The patient's skin is hot and dry and appears to be sunburned. The EMT should immediately:

A) Start positive pressure ventilation B) Wrap the patient in a sheet soaked with cool water C) Administer oxygen through a nonrebreather mask D) Attach the AED, but do not turn it on yet

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Which of the following alternatives may increase the FiO2 capabilities of air-entrainment nebuliz-ers?

1. Add open reservoir to expiratory side of T tube. 2. Connect together two or more nebulizers. 3. Use a commercial dual-flow system. 4. Add open reservoir to inspiratory side of T tube. a. 1 and 2 only b. 1, 2, and 3 only c. 1 and 4 only d. 1, 2, 3, and 4

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The Belmont Report describes ethical principles and guidelines for research involving human subjects. Identified principles include which of the following?

A) Respect for persons B) Specific guidelines for war C) Roles of institutions D) None of the above

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