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A normal weight gain in pregnancy for women is said to be roughly how many pounds? → 20 Due to the potential for life-threatening hemorrhage, patients presenting with possible placenta previa should be treated for? → shock You and your partner arrive to the scene of a residence with a 4-year-old female patient. The patient has a high pitched "croupy" cough, is sitting in the tripod position, and is drooling excessively. Your patient is most likely experiencing what condition?...

The baby as he develops in the womb → Define "fetus." The muscular abdominal organ where the fetus develops; the womb → Define "uterus." The neck of the uterus at the entrance to the birth canal → Define "cervix." The birth canal → Define "vagina" The organ of pregnancy where exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and wastes occurs between a mother and fetus → Define "placenta" About 4" (10 cm) → How wide must the cervix dilate in order to allow ...

Placenta previa is defined as: → The placenta develops over and covers the cervix Tissue that develops on the wall of the uterus and is connected to the fetus → Placenta A fluid-filled, bag like membrane inside the uterus that grows around the developing fetus → Amniotic sac Connects mother and infant → Umbilical cord The neck of the uterus → Cervix The vagina and lower part of the uterus → Birth canal _____ is heralded by the onset of convulsions, or seizures, resulting ...

Difficulty speaking, loss of speech, difficulty understanding speech, and weakness or numbness in the face ND limbs, particularly on side of the body, are signs and symptoms of which of the following emergencies? A. Seizures B. Hypothyroidism C. Stroke D. Cushing's syndrome → C. Stroke Which of the following procedures must an EMT perform at every emergency call? I. Support and maintain ABC'S II. Obtain SAMPLE and OPQRST histories III. Treat for shock IV. Quickly apply a t...

Seizures in children most often are the result of A. a life-threatening infection B. a temperature greater than 102 degree F C. an abrupt rise in body temperature D. an inflammatory process in the brain. → an abrupt rise in body temperature After clearing the airway of a newborn who is not in distress, it is most important for you to A. apply free-flow oxygen B. clamp and cut the chord C. keep the newborn warm. D. obtain an APGAR score. → keep the newborn warm. You are caring fo...

In a best-case scenario, emergency care is performed by whom? An emergency care professional The general population A health care worker → an emergency care professional Which of these situations is NOT considered an emergency? You have a 101 degree fever, sore throat and a cough. A middle-aged man is complaining of chest pain and difficulty breathing. An accident involved several cars and you suspect someone is hurt. A teenager collapses at a baseball game. → You have a 101 degree...

What is the upper limit of fat, in grams, that should be consumed by a healthy person requiring 2,500 kcal/day?* -875 -97 -218 -71 → 97 *Which of the following is a characteristic typically associated with the discussion method of teaching?* -helps learners master higher-level cognitive objectives -appeals to several of the learner's senses simultaneously -works well for accomplishing objectives in the psychomotor domain -provides the instructor with more control of the teach...

Which of the following is a characteristic typically associated with the discussion method of teaching? A. Helps learners master higher level cognitive objectives. B. Appeals to several of the learners senses simultaneously. C. Works well for accomplishing objectives in the psychomotor domain. D. Provides the instructor with most control of the teaching-learning situation than most other methods. → Helps learners master higher-level cognitive objectives (Reason: Cognitive domain ...

To generate revenue, the bakery department produces a photo sheet of its decorated cakes and distributes it to all units in the hospital. The cafeteria bundles the decorated cake service with a discounted coffee service. This is an example of a. transformation. b. output. c. synergy. d. permeability of boundaries. → The correct answer is C. → → Synergy is working together to create greater outcomes than would be possible working individually. The cakes plus the discounted coff...

A food product may be labeled "Made with Organic Ingredients" if _____% of the finished product's ingredients meet organic criteria. A. 50 B. 60 C. 70 D. 80 → C . Which of the following techniques offers the least constructive information to someone being disciplined? A. Providing advice B. Focusing on behavior C. Providing alternative D. Focusing on observations → A . Which of the following is NOT a component of meta-analysis? A. Inclusion criteria are clearly def...