__________ an abnormal separation of the placenta from the wall of the uterus prior to the birth of a baby; can lead to severe, uncontrollable uterine bleeding
Fill in the blank with correct word.
placental abruption
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A) Less than 6 feet wide B) Lack of compliance with OSHA regulations C) Less than 12 feet deep D) all of the above
An unconscious patient is bought in by EMS into an ER trauma room. Patient has no detectable pulse, and the ECG baseline waveform shows grossly irregular fluctuations with a zigzag pattern
What is the course of action to treat this patient? 1. Rapid defibrillation 2. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation 3. Administration of oxygen 4. Administration of an antiarrhythmic medication a. 1, 2, and 3 only b. 2 and 4 only c. 3 only d. 1, 2, 3, and 4
Diagnostic testing at or near the site of patient care is known as:
a. Preanalytic testing b. Point-of-care testing (POCT) c. Neutral-site testing d. Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) testing
What is the number one cause of death in children ages 1 to 15 in the United States?
a. accidents b. carcinoma c. genetic malformations d. metabolic disorders