Which of the following is TRUE concerning parietal pain?

A) It is often described as "crampy" or "colicky."
B) It arises from solid organs.
C) It is usually intermittent in nature.
D) It is generally localized to a particular area.


D

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A sample has the following test results: hemoglobin 9 g/dL, autohemolysis increased after 48 hours, and increased hemolysis observed with the Ham test and sucrose hemolysis test. Based on these findings, what is the patient most likely suffering from?

a. HS b. HE c. PNH d. PCH

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The most common cause of death in children younger than six months of age is ____.

A. sudden infant death syndrome B. abuse C. birth defects D. trauma

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The ____ System is the system that coordinates emergency preparedness and responses between the local, state, and federal level.

A. National Command B. National Incident Management C. Joint Field D. Stafford

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