Pregnancy tests determine the levels of what substance, which is present in increasingly higher levels during pregnancy, in both urine and blood?

What will be an ideal response?


Pregnancy tests determine the levels of human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG or HCG).

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The maxillae form which of the following structures?

A) Lower jaw B) Upper jaw C) Forehead D) Cheek bones

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Which of the following choices is NOT a justifiable reason for delaying transport of a critical trauma patient?

A) Awaiting arrival of the patient's parents on-scene B) Ventilating a patient in respiratory distress C) Suctioning the airway D) Immobilizing the patient to a long spine board

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You are the first emergency personnel on the scene of an overturned tanker truck. The driver is in the cab and appears motionless. It also appears that a liquid is leaking from the rear-valve assembly of the tanker. After properly positioning your ambulance, your immediate priority should be to:

A) attempt to determine what chemical is contained in the tanker. B) take manual inline spinal stabilization. C) evacuate people from cars near the tanker. D) perform the primary assessment on the truck driver.

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Examples of alternative therapies include:

A) biofeedback. B) relaxation exercises. C) herbal remedies. D) all of the above.

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