________ Para is a suffix that means outside, beyond, or around
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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Ideally, pure drug from a __________ or __________ powder is the best source of active ingredients for preparing a topical product
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Cerebrospinal fluid is found between the ________
A) skull and the dura mater B) arachnoid mater and the pia mater C) dura mater and the arachnoid mater D) pia mater and the brain
The body has a 6- to 10-minute supply of oxygen
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
You are called to a residence for a 74-year-old woman who fainted. During your assessment, the patient's son tells you that he was standing next to his mother when she fainted and that he caught her before she fell to the floor. He further tells you that his mother has angina and kidney disease. The patient is now conscious but confused. Her blood pressure is 80/50 mm Hg, pulse is 110 beats/min and weak, and respirations are 22 breaths/min and regular. As your partner administers supplemental oxygen to the patient, you should:
A) assess for the presence of a nitroglycerin patch on the patient and remove it if she is wearing one. B) quickly establish vascular access and administer a 20-mL/kg bolus of an isotonic crystalloid. C) obtain a detailed list of all of the patient's medical problems and the medications that she is taking. D) perform a rapid head-to-toe assessment to determine if she has gross injuries or any hidden conditions.