You are on the scene of an accident where patients are exhibiting the following symptoms: dyspnea, tachypnea, coughing, pulmonary edema, chest pain, shock, and more generalized signs and symptoms such as headache, nausea and vomiting, altered mental status, and seizures. What type of chemical weapon might be suspected?

A) Blister agents
B) Choking agents
C) Riot control agents
D) Nerve agents

B

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A benign condition has the following characteristics: WBC count of 45 ? 109/L with a left shift and normal RBC count. What is this condition?

a. Leukoerythroblastosis b. Pelger-Huët anomaly c. Leukemoid reaction d. Pyknosis

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For the performance of a heelstick on an infant, the infant should be positioned in the:

a. supine position. b. lateral position. c. recovery position. d. prone position.

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