List one reason why changes were needed in the definition of "death."


Answers can include the following: improvements in resuscitative and supportive measures have led to increased efforts to save those who are desperately injured; obsolete criteria for the definition of death can lead to controversy in obtaining organs for transplantation.

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Which of the following signs of inadequate breathing is more prominent in children than in adults?

A) Grunting respirations B) See-sawing of the chest and abdomen C) Nasal flaring D) All of the above

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Which one of the following statements about abuse is true?

A) It is typically found in those who have lower incomes. B) It tends to occur more often to those with mental health problems. C) It most often occurs to those who are unable to report it. D) It is found in all socioeconomic levels.

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What are the two types of operating modes for fire alarm notification appliances?

a. Supervisory and tamper b. Alarm and supervisory c. Public and private d. Waterflow and pressure switch

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The wavelength determines the energy and penetrating power of the radiation

The longer the wavelength, the higher the energy of the radiation. a. The first statement is true. The second statement is false. b. The first statement is false. The second statement is true. c. Both statements are true. d. Both statements are false.

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