The study of the body functions in a diseased state is called:

An 89-year-old female with dementia who is being cared for by her daughter has fallen and exhibits deformity to her left upper arm. As you attempt to splint her arm, she continually screams and pulls away from you. After several attempts, your best course of action should be to:

A) contact advanced life support for assistance. B) have the daughter help apply the splint. C) transport without a splint and document that splinting was attempted. D) gently restrain the patient and apply the splint.

NIV is considered the standard of care for the treatment of which of the following?

a. COPD exacerbation b. Asthma exacerbation c. Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema d. Community-acquired pneumonia