You are called for a women who is about to deliver. During the labor process, your patient's water breaks. She experiences a rush of warm water and an increase in uterine contractions. The purpose of the amniotic fluid is to:

The son of a 73-year-old woman has called 911. The patient is confused and exhibiting out-of-character behavior. The son informs you that she is a diabetic, and takes pills and not injectable insulin. Assessment reveals adequate breathing, skin that is cool, and a radial pulse that is rapid and weak. Based on this history, you should be suspicious of:

A) hyperglycemia. B) urinary tract infection. C) sepsis. D) hypoglycemia.

Paralysis of the muscles of respiration may occur when there is body contact with electrical currents as low as ________ mA

A) 50 B) 100 C) 20 D) 5