The carpopedal spasms that occur due to hyperventilation syndrome are a result of a relative ________, secondary to ________
A) hypocalcemia, decrease in unbound calcium
B) hypercalcemia, respiratory alkalosis
C) hypocalcemia, increase in bound calcium
D) hyponatremia, respiratory alkalosis
C
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a. stomach b. gallbladder c. pancreas d. colon
If an intervener physician is present at an emergency scene and direct medical control does exist, the on-line physician has ultimate responsibility for the patient
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Employers use pre-employment assessments to determine if an applicant's competencies and personal traits match the characteristics they are seeking
A. True B. False