Wernicke's aphasia is characterized by

a. Increased aggression
b. Placidity and absence of emotional responses
c. Deficits in language production
d. Deficits in language comprehension

d

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Which of the following statements regarding the membrane of air-supported or air-inflated structures is MOST accurate?

A) Building codes require the membrane to be a noncombustible material. B) Because the computer-controlled fans can maintain inflation of the structure, firefighters can open the roof to ventilate a fire. C) The fire resistance of the membrane prevents it from melting under high temperature. D) A serious reduction or total loss of power will result in membrane collapse.

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A 33-year-old man was burned when the hot water heater he was working on exploded. The patient has superficial and partial-thickness burns to his face, neck, and arms. Your primary assessment reveals that he is restless and tachypneic. His BP is 80/54 mm Hg and his heart rate is 120 beats/min and weak. You should:

A) conclude that he is experiencing burn shock, start two large-bore IV lines of normal saline, and administer fluids based on the Parkland formula. B) assist his ventilations with a bag-mask device, cover him with a blanket, and start a large-bore IV of normal saline set at a keep vein open rate. C) apply oxygen via nonrebreathing mask, cover his burns with cold moist dressings, start an IV with normal saline, and give up to 4 mg of morphine for pain. D) administer high-flow oxygen, keep him warm, start at least one large-bore IV of normal saline, and administer fluid boluses to maintain adequate perfusion.

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