A paramedic is palpating a patient's chest at the fifth intercostal space and can feel the hearts apical impulse. What is the most correct term for this location?
a. A murmur spot
b. An S1 heart sound location
c. An S2 heart sound location
d. Point of maximum impulse
Answer: d. Point of maximum impulse
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A) Regular. B) Fast. C) Without. D) Among.
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1. Directly proportional to whole-body carbon dioxide production 2. Directly proportional to alveolar ventilation (VA) 3. Normally maintained at approximately 35 to 45 mm Hg a. 2 and 3 only b. 3 only c. 1 and 2 only d. 1 and 3 only
Which of the following statements describes an arteriovenous CO2 removal system?
A. Oxygenation can be fully supported with this device. B. Blood flow through the system is driven by a mechanical pump. C. Nearly all the CO2 can be removed. D. Approximately, 50% of the cardiac output is shunted.
In qui tam, or whistleblower, cases the person who makes the accusation of suspected fraud is called the
A. respondeat superior. B. provider. C. relator. D. detector.