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For which of the following patients would capillary refill be a reliable sign of circulatory status?

To be effective, a suction unit must be able to create a vacuum of ________ mmHg.

Which of the following is a component of a scene size-up?

Your patient is a 24-year-old female who swallowed a handful of pills of unknown type. Although she was initially alert and oriented with no complaints, you note that she is now beginning to slur her words and is becoming progressively lethargic. What is the highest priority in dealing with this patient?

The volume of air that is moved in and out of the chest in one single breath is called:

You have been dispatched to a shopping mall to assess a 1-month-old female patient that tumbled out of her stroller while her mother was shopping. Upon your arrival, the baby is awake, alert, and happily smiling and cooing at her mom. The mother reports that the child did not appear to suffer any injuries as a result of the fall. As you assess the patient and place your finger in her hand, she grasps it tightly. This is known as the:

Which of the following statements BEST describes the exchange of gas in the alveoli?

The metabolism that creates large amounts of carbon dioxide and lactic acid but generates little energy is called:

Which of the following differences should be expected when assessing a pediatric patient, as compared to the adult patient?

Your patient is an alert 65-year-old male with a history of lung problems. He is sitting up and complaining of severe shortness of breath. He is in moderate respiratory distress. You should: