The antibody that is specific for environmental allergens is _________________

Medial medullary syndrome is characterized by

a. Horner's syndrome, loss of pain and temperature over ipsilateral face and contralateral body, and disturbances in equilibrium sense b. Paralysis of ipsilateral tongue and weakness of contralateral body c. Coma and death d. Retention of consciousness and near-total paralysis

You must suction frothy secretions from the mouth and pharynx of a 31-year-old male patient whose respiration rate is 4 breaths per minute. Which one of the following interventions is most appropriate given the patient's condition?

A) Suction for no more than 15 seconds at a time followed by 2 minutes of positive pressure ventilation. B) Forego suctioning and continue to provide positive pressure ventilation. C) Place the patient into a side-lying position and alternate 30 seconds of suctioning and ventilation. D) Use a soft-tip catheter and suction for no more than 30 seconds before providing additional oxygen with a nonrebreather face mask.