Which of the following is a life-threatening disease that mainly affects the lungs and pancreas?
A. Albinism
B. Cystic fibrosis
C. Hemophilia
D. Phenylketonuria (PKU)
E. Thalassemia
B. Cystic fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis, a life-threatening disease that mainly affects the lungs and pancreas, is one of the most common inherited life-threatening disorders among Caucasians in the United States.
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a. committed the act on purpose. b. committed the act during the commission of a crime. c. was the proximate cause of actual damages to the patient. d. exceeded his scope of practice.
If the base flow is 10 L/min and the flow-trigger setting is 4 L/min, the flow during the expira-tory phase is _____ L/min
a. 4 c. 10 b. 6 d. 14
Among male athletes in big-time college sport programs, there is a tendency for athletic identities to be given a higher priority than academic identities because of
A. their inability to successfully do college level academic work. B. the social support they receive for athletic participation. C. the pressures that are put on them by parents and faculty. D. the personality factors that are common to most athletes.
While treating a patient with severe hypoxia and inadequate breathing, an AEMT applies low-flow oxygen with a nasal cannula. Upon arrival at the hospital, the patient develops respiratory arrest. What is this situation an example of?
A. Abandonment B. Gross negligence C. Exceeding the scope of practice D. Following the current standard of care