Jamal fell on the playground and was brought to the doctor's office complaining of pain in his wrist. X-rays do not show a fracture, so you apply a(n) ________ to the wrist to provide support without rigid immobilization.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
splint
A splint is an appliance used for conditions that do not require rigid immobilization.
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a. failure to thrive b. dieting c. dwarfism d. below average
You are caring for a seven-year-old in ventricular fibrillation. The child weighs 19 kg. You have just delivered your first shock, and another paramedic reports that she has obtained IO access. You should direct the paramedic to administer what dose of epinephrine?
A) 1.019 mg of 1:10,000 B) 1.9 mg of 1:1,000 C) 0.19 mg of 1:10,000 D) 0.019 mg of 1:1,000
A patient informs you that any time she uses a particular soap, she experiences a mild allergic reaction. You recognize that:
a. the soap contains an allergen. b. her airway will swell shut if she inhales the soap. c. the soap contains antibodies that react in her body. d. she must have been exposed to the soap as an infant.
Most of the fat in our diet is in the form of triglycerides
Indicate whether the statement is true or false