Which of the following statements about nerve agents are incorrect?
a. Nerve agents generally cause their ill effects by both inhalation and absorption through the skin.
b. Nerve agents are volatile organofluorophosphorus compounds.
c. Nerve agents can only be created within sophisticated laboratories using hard to find materials.
d. Nerve agents are much heavier than air and tend to seek out low-lying areas.
C
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Which of the following statements concerning the use of helicopters in rural EMS is TRUE?
A) Helicopters should only be used when a short extrication time is anticipated. B) In some instances, it may be more efficient to transport patients by ground. C) Helicopter transport is contraindicated for the patient suffering from altitude sickness. D) The best use of helicopter transport is for the patient in traumatic cardiac arrest.
A client recovering from a pulmonary embolism is receiving warfarin (Coumadin). To counteract a warfarin overdose, the nurse would administer:
a) heparin. b) vitamin K1 (phytonadione). c) vitamin C. d) protamine sulfate.