Platelet refractoriness can be indicated by an immediate post-transfusion corrected count increment (CCI) of less than

a. 5,000 on at least one occasion
b. 5,000 on at least two occasions
c. 7,500 on at least one occasion
d. 7,500 on at least two occasions

Answer: b

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You respond to a call for an unknown emergency. When you arrive at the scene, the patient's husband meets you at the door and states that his wife has been depressed and has locked herself in an upstairs bedroom. He further tells you that he keeps his handgun in the bedroom. You should:

A. ask the husband to attempt to reason with his wife. B. remain in a safe place and request law enforcement. C. get in your ambulance and leave the scene immediately. D. go upstairs with caution and attempt to talk to the patient.

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