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In 1966, a paper titled "Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society" is published by the National Academy of Sciences. This paper, commonly referred to as ________ __________ is considered the birth of modern EMS White Paper In the 1980s, the ______ ______ ________ increases the emphasis on cardiovascular disease prevention, science, and education. Additional levels of training are added to the existing curriculum and despite advances, the scope of practice f...

Where does the modern EMS system have its origin? The modern EMS system has its origins in funeral homes, which often operated ambulances. However, funeral home operators were often serving competing business interests and patients received little trained care until the hospital. What is considered the "birth" of EMS? In 1966, a paper titled "Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society" is published by the National Academy of Sciences. This paper is widely ...

M.O.I. Mechanism of Injury, vehicles, falls etc. what do you generally set oxygen to? 15L/M How to open airway for a trauma victim? chin lift/jaw thrust apneic not breathing N.O.I nature of illness AVPU Alert, verbal/vocal, pain, unconscious skin CTC color,temperature, condition (normal is warm,pink and dry) hypoperfusion Shock.... decreased delivery of oxygen and nutrients to cells)OPQRST for conditions occuring right now (medical) Onset, Provocation, quality,radiation, severity, time ...

What is Apoptosis? - ANSWER A programmed cell death What is necrosis? - ANSWER Death of most or all of the cells in an organ or tissue due to disease, injury, or failure of the blood supply. Characteristics of tissue necrosis - ANSWER 1) Rapid loss of of the plasma membrane structure 2) Organelle swelling 3) Mitochondrial dysfunction Hypoxia - ANSWER What is the #1 major cause of cellular injury leading to necrosis. (especially the kidney and heart) What is hypertrophy? - ANSWER Is an i...

Urinary tract infection in older adults - ANSWER 2. Confusion and poorly localized abdominal discomfort 2. difficult diagnose due to vague symptoms Acute unilateral renal obstruction and hypertension. - ANSWER 1. Reduced perfusion activates RAAS 2. Leads to constriction of peripheral arterioles kidneys receive ___________________cardiac output - ANSWER 20-25% or or 1000 to 1200ml per minute Most common type of renal stone - ANSWER Calcium oxalate Kidney stone refers pain - ANSWER 1. Umb...

Describe the characteristics of apoptosis. - ANSWER A programmed cell death that is regulated or programmed. Necrosis: characterized by rapid loss of the plasma membrane structure, organelle swelling, mitochondrial dysfunction. Hypoxia is the #1 major cause of cellular injury leading to necrosis especially to the kidneys and heart. (Myocardial infarction) Page 52: What's new: Current research supports that after muscle heart injury that stem cells exist in the heart and differentiate into...

inspect the chest - without clothes on; 1st assess shape and size; 2nd check for symmetry; 3rd thoracic landmarks; 4th color of skin; 5th check for supernumerary nipples; 6th superficial venous patterns; and 7th observe for rib prominence thoracic landmarks - midline trachea, costal angle, angle of ribs, intercostal spaces, suprasternal notch symmetry of chest - thoracic expansion at costal angle, w/o use of accessory muscles hx questions for cc of resp issue - What is the nature of your c...

A scientist proposes that sugar is inherently fattening, independent of its calorie content. If that proposal is true, then what would mean that high sugar diets should increase fat gain independent of their calorie content. What term describes this potential consequences? - correct answerPrediction Scientists find that a protein supplement increases lean mass in the elderly. However, they caution that the results may not apply to other populations, like younger people. What term best descri...

Product Management - ANSWER- process of conceiving, planning, developing, testing, launching, delivery and withdrawing products in the market. PMF - Product Management Framework - ANSWER- Product lifecycle (Product Development + Commercialization) stages plus their phases and gates. PMF Benefits (5) - ANSWER- 1. define common language 2. provides standards for launching a products in each phase 3. allows product teams to develop and communicate mutual product plan commitments 4. empowers ...

The Concept of Acid-Base Balance 1) A client is brought to the emergency department (ED) after passing out in a local department store. The client has been fasting and has ketones in the urine. Which acid-base imbalance would the nurse expect to assess in this client? A) Metabolic acidosis B) Respiratory alkalosis C) Metabolic alkalosis D) Respiratory acidosis Answer: A Explanation: A) A client who is fasting is at risk for development of metabolic acidosis. The body recognizes fasting...