You arrive at the residence of a physician who informs you that his pregnant wife requires immediate transport to the hospital because she is bleeding and has a history of abruptio placentae. As a knowledgeable EMT, you should recognize that the greatest threat to the baby is:

The inner layer of the uterine wall where the fertilized egg implants is called the _________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Which of the following statements describes utilization trends in inpatient surgical procedures?

A. Inpatient surgical procedures have increased. B. The decline in average length of stay is partially attributable to advances in technology. C. Outpatient surgical procedures have decreased. D. The average length of stay seems to have stabilized at about three days.