"On-contact" puncture devices only activate when positioned and ________.
What will be an ideal response?
pressed against the skin
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_______________ codes are used for injuries resulting from various environmental events.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which of the following is true concerning changes in concentration of substances in the body?
A. Changes, whether up or down, are permanent. B. An elevation in glucose levels will stimulate the release of insulin. C. The balance between the concentrations is referred to as hemostasis. D. Electrolytes have little importance in the acid-base balance in the body.
Common signs and symptoms of radiation sickness include:
A. hair loss and skin burns. B. hyperactive organ function. C. thickening of the skin. D. increased visual acuity.
A construction worker is pinned in between a truck and a loading dock. He is conscious and in respiratory distress. Further assessment reveals upper torso and facial cyanosis and bilateral conjunctival hemorrhages. When treating this patient, you must:
A. be prepared for severe hypotension once he is freed. B. administer 3 liters of normal saline before he is freed. C. avoid fluid boluses as this may cause pulmonary edema.