You believe that a patient who has been shot in the lower abdomen is bleeding internally and is in an early stage of shock. Which one of the following shows appropriate prehospital care of this patient?
A) Semi-Fowler's position and direct pressure over the injury site
B) Supine position and administration of water by mouth
C) Oxygen therapy and rapid transport to the hospital
D) Oxygen therapy and cold packs to the abdomen
C
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Which of the following is a result of the Iroquois Theater Fire, Chicago (1903)?
A. Mandated evacuation drills B. Panic hardware on exit doors C. Enclosed stairwell requirements D. Increased emphasis on search and rescue training
Unlike CO2 or N2O, O2 cannot be stored as a liquid at room temperature but must be kept in spe-cial cryogenic containers. Why is this so?
a. O2 is 20 times less diffusible than CO2, N2O, or cyclopropane. b. O2 has a critical temperature well below room temperature. c. O2 has an extremely high gas solubility coefficient. d. O2 has a boiling point below well below room temperature.