Hypertonic solutions are generally a combination of saline, _____________________, and _________________________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


potassium chloride; glucose

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a. Active exhalation b. Inadequate sensitivity c. Ventilator circuit leak d. Decreased compliance

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Scalp wounds may require direct pressure or pressure bandaging.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Heparin poisoning can result in life-threatening bleeding. This must be reversed by a slow intravenous infusion of:

A. acetylsalicylic acid B. saline C. protamine sulfate D. warfarin

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Code for the application of a long arm splint of the left hand

A) 29105-LT B) 99282-57-RT C) 29105-RT D) 29125-LT

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