The substance that aids in the breakdown of food in the mouth is called __________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
saliva
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Grids are necessary to apply to imaging when:
A part measures over 3 cm A part measures over 10 mm Greater than 70 kVp is applied Less than 70 kVp is applied
Which of the following should be set when preparing to perform cardiac defibrillation to a patient with pulseless ventricular tachycardia?
A. The defibrillator should be synchronized to the 'R' wave. B. Energy setting should be kept at 50 joules or less, monophasic. C. Synchronization should be off. D. Monophasic is more effective than biphasic.
A 37-year-old male was pinned between a flatbed truck and a loading dock. On exam, you find bruising to the chest, distended neck veins, bilaterally diminished breath sounds, and bilateral scleral hemorrhaging. You should:
A. aggressively manage his airway. B. suspect a severe hemopneumothorax. C. perform a secondary assessment. D. elevate his legs.