Methanol is very toxic to the human body because it is metabolized into:
A) chloroform
B) ethylene glycol
C) ethanol
D) formaldehyde
D) formaldehyde
Methanol is far more toxic to the human body than ethanol because it is metabolized into formaldehyde. It is also known as wood alcohol and is found in gas-line antifreeze, windshield washer fluid, and as a solvent in photocopier solutions.
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Resuscitation, when started during which phase of cardiac arrest, provides the patient with the best chance of survival?
A) Circulatory B) Metabolic C) Electrical D) Bradycardic
A(n) ________ is the type of wound where the edges are torn in an irregular shape and can cause profuse bleeding and scarring.
A. abrasion B. incision C. laceration D. puncture
Which artery is MOST commonly accessed with the Seldinger technique during cardiac catheterization?
a. axillary b. brachial c. carotid d. femoral
Slow-twitch muscle fibers
A) remain activated up to five times longer than fast-twitch muscles. B) consist mostly of myosin. C) do not respond to calcium released by the sarcoplasmic reticulum. D) all of the above.