Which of the following factors affect the rate and direction of the spread of exterior fires?

Which of the following distinguishes decompensated shock from compensated stage of shock?

A) Altered mental status B) Delayed capillary refill time C) Cell damage and death in the vital organs D) Low blood pressure

Your 18-month-old has had a worsening cough and fever for the last three days. Because it is winter, you originally assumed that it was just a cold. The child is now exhibiting difficulty breathing. As you are driving your child to be examined by his pediatrician, you are thinking about what could be causing these signs. Based on your OEC training, you realize that there are several

possibilities, and that the signs could suggest any of the following conditions except: a. pneumonia. b. croup. c. asthma. d. bronchiolitis.