Emergency care for a child with suspected anemia should include:

A: correction of the underlying cause.
B: multiple normal saline boluses.
C: immunosuppressant drug therapy.
D: supplemental oxygen and transport.

Answer: D: supplemental oxygen and transport.

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Which one of the following offers the best explanation of why a patient experiencing a syncopal episode regains consciousness after falling?

A) The act of falling causes the heart rate to decrease. B) The supine position allows more blood to perfuse the brain. C) The trauma of falling causes the blood glucose level to increase. D) The seizure stops once the patient is supine.

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Afterload is increased following alpha-1 stimulation because of:

A) decreased preload. B) arteriolar constriction. C) increased contractility. D) widespread vasodilation.

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