The modern EMS system in the United States began in the:

For adequate function, cells must have an adequate supply of oxygen, glucose, and:

The leaf-shaped structure that prevents food and foreign matter from entering the trachea is called the:

(HC)The passage below is an excerpt from leaflets dropped on Japanese cities after the United States dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima: ecause of your leaders’ refusal to accept the surrender declaration that would enable Japan to honorably end this useless war, we have employed our atomic bomb. The Soviet Union, because of this rejection on the part of the military, has notified your Ambassador Sato that it has declared war on your nation. Thus, all powerful countries of the world are now at war with you. Source: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/primary-resources/truman-leaflets/ What did the United States hope would result from this leaflet?

A 40 year old female with no PMH reports a palpable mass in her right breast.  Patient reports she palpated it about 1 week ago and since then the mass has become somewhat bigger and is now painful.  Patient denies any nipple change or changes.  Patient also denies fever, malaise or weight loss.  Menstrual periods have been regular, LMP 2 weeks ago.  On exam, the patient is in no distress.  Breast appear symmetric, no lesions or visible masses.  Nipples appear normal with no retractions or lesions, no nipple discharge.  About 2cm round, mobile palpable lesion in the right lateral breast at about 11 o’clock, about 3cm from the nipple.  Otherwise, exam is unremarkable.  VS: BP: 120/70 mmHg Rt arm sitting; HR:70 bpm, T: 98.6F oral, RR: 16 bpm unlabored. Please provide a reading for the following image (presume this is the right breast): 1. Type of image and view2. Description of abnormal findings 3. Other findings

If the patient experiences a drop in respiratory rate as a result of a drug overdose, what will be the effect on the patient’s minute volume?

The major artery of the neck is the:

Medical direction has asked you to give the patient three nitroglycerin tablets. Which of the following responses to medical control is best?

How many layers does the skin have?

In respiratory compensation, what send messages to the brain that oxygen levels are too low or carbon dioxide levels too high?