Directions: In the introduction that follows, indicate the common method that is used.  In Shakespeare’s Othello, Iago claims that he “who steals my purse steals trash / . . . But he that filches from me my good name / Robs me of that which not enriches him, / And makes me poor indeed” (3.3.157-161). Today, identity theft is a new way that thieves steal both the “purses” and the good names of innocent victims, and these thieves are enriching themselves at the expense of their victims. Identity theft is a serious problem that claims millions of innocent victims, and the government must implement better regulations to help put an end to this crime.

Which demographic groups are most likely to develop myasthenia gravis?1. Females >40 years of age2. Males < 35 years of age3. Females 15 to 35 years of age4. Males 40 to 70 years of age A. 1, 2 B. 3, 4 C. 2, 3 D. 1, 4

How does pulmonary interstitial emphysema (PIE) classically present on a chest radiograph? A. Ground glass B. Honeycombing C. Tracheal shift D. Bubbles of air in the interstitial cuffs 

What is leading cause of death in patients with neuromuscular disease? A. Breathing disorders B. Disk compression C. Hemorrhage D. Demyelination of the disks

Which of the following is a color-coded grouping of appropriate sized equipment based on the child’s length? A. Broselow tape  B. PEWS C. Glasgow Coma Score D. Pediatric treatment protocols

Which of the following is considered a disadvantage of the edrophonium test? A. It is associated with false-negative and false-positive results about 50% of the time. B. It should not be given to you patients with a history of asthma. C. It can be complicated by cholinergic side effects. D. Initiate mechanical ventilation per protocol is likely following the test.

Complications commonly associated with long-term use of steroids in the management of myasthenia gravis include (Select all that apply):1. infections.2. cataracts.3. pulmonary edema.4. osteoporosis.

Which of the following Americans would be the most likely to get sarcoidosis? A. A 27-year-old African-American female   B. 60-year-old African-American male C. A 45-year-old Caucasian female D. A 60-year-old Hispanic male

What is the ETT depth in cm for a size 3 ETT?

Typical chest assessment findings in a patient with Guillain-Barré syndrome include (Select all that apply):1. diminished breath sounds.2. crackles.3. tracheal deviation.4. depressed diaphragms.