Antibiotics are substances produced by microorganisms that can:
A) inhibit other microorganisms only
B) inhibit or kill other microorganisms
C) produce other microorganisms
D) block the portal of exit
B) inhibit or kill other microorganisms
B) Antibiotics can inhibit or kill other microorganisms. Repeated exposure to certain antibiotics can cause antibiotic resistance to develop.
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What term describes a substance acting on the body with the same strength and similar bioavailability as the same dosage of another substance?
A) Generic alternative B) Emulsion C) Bioequivalence D) Generic equivalent
What database contains reports on about half of all incidents nationally?
A) National Institutes of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) B) Emergency Medical Services Incident Reporting System (EMSIRS) C) National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) D) National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF)
A patient has suffered an abdominal evisceration. There is no evidence of spinal injury. How should you place the patient on the stretcher?
A) Semi-Fowler's, to promote adequate breathing B) Prone, to maintain pressure on the abdomen C) Lateral recumbent with legs extended D) Supine, with knees flexed to his chest
Fainting or a drop in systolic blood pressure, along with a corresponding increase in heart rate, is suggestive of hypovolemia secondary to internal bleeding.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)