You are on the scene at a local park where a 51-year-old male is reported to be confused and having difficulty walking. Your partner notes that the patient is wearing a bracelet indicating he is diabetic. Upon questioning, the patient is able to report that he has not eaten in 8 hours. Your knowledge of pathophysiology suggests that the patient may be suffering from a diabetic emergency. Glucose
is a building block for what form of energy in the cell?
A) Endoplasmic reticulum B) Mitochondria
C) Electrolytes D) ATP
D
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A medical assistant who uses ________ is able to make decisions responsibly
a. group think b. integrity c. empathy d. discretion
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The erecting pili muscle forces hairs to stand up by pulling on the hair follicles
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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The ____ diamond in the four-diamond hazard placard warning system is reserved for special designations, such as reactive with water.
A. red B. white C. yellow D. blue
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The main muscle of breathing is the:
a. detrusor b. internal oblique c. diaphragm d. mediastinium
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