The alveoli of a patient's lungs are filled with fluid and pus secondary to pneumonia. For which of the following is the patient at risk?
A) Decreased movement of air into the lungs
B) Decreased movement of the diaphragm
C) Decreased absorption of oxygen into the body
D) Collapse of the trachea and bronchi
C
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When cooling a patient with possible heat stroke, which of these findings would be of most concern to the EMT?
A) Blood pressure increasing to 102/78 mmHg B) The heart rate decreasing from 140 to 120 beats/min C) Observing your partner apply a sheet soaked in tepid water to the patient D) Determining that the patient is now shivering after having cold packs applied to the neck
Death often occurs from disease complications between ____ years after the onset of Huntington's disease.
A. 5 to 10 B. 10 to 15 C. 15 to 20 D. 15 to 20
What condition is most associated with autosplenectomy?
a. Abdominal trauma b. Thrombocytopenia c. Sickle cell anemia d. Iron deficiency
Identify each fraction as proper, improper, or equivalent.a. 1/7b. 16/16c. 26/32d. 250/200
What will be an ideal response?