____________________ solution, sometimes thought of as the drug of last resort, is administered when metabolic acidosis is suspected.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Sodium bicarbonate

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________ Bell's palsy, also called facial palsy, is named for Dr. Charles Bell of Edinburgh, Scotland, who first described the condition in 1882

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following statements indicates that an OEC Technician has a good understanding of the proper care of a possible joint dislocation?

a. "If a joint injury is suspected, ice packs, but not splints, are indicated." b. "The care for a patient with a joint injury is similar to that for a fracture." c. "If a distal pulse is absent, three attempts to straighten the joint can be made." d. "Warm packs, not cold packs, are indicated for a patient with a possible joint injury."

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