Absence of gas from the lungs is known as:
A. status asthmaticus
B. atelectasis
C. fibrosis
D. cystitis
b
Rationale: Atelectasis is the absence of gas from the lungs. This condition may be treated with expectorants and muco-lytics.
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The complexity of emergency evacuation plans depends on:
A. occupant load. B. occupancy size. C. level of occupant preparedness. D. ambulatory nature of occupants.
While working to build a house, a construction worker was hit in the head by a 2-inch × 4-inch plank that slid from the roof and fell to the ground below. The patient has a sizable laceration to the left side of his face and is spitting and coughing blood. He also lost several teeth, two of which he is holding. Your initial action when caring for this patient would be to:
A) Assess the ability of the patient to maintain his own airway B) Apply supplemental oxygen C) Obtain and preserve the teeth in a cup of saline, or wrapped in saline-soaked gauze D) Apply an occlusive dressing to the laceration and preserve the teeth
Sudden and unexpected complete cessation of the heartbeat is called:
a. Myocardial infarction b. Cardiac arrest c. Congestive heart failure d. Cardiomyopathy
Once consciousness is lost from syncope the pulse will be _________________ and _________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word