A Patient Who Was Just Rescued from a Burning Building

question 237

Multiple Choice

A patient who was just rescued from a burning building is being treated for smoke inhalation.Which of the following tests would be most appropriate for determining the amount of toxin that is in the patient's blood as a result of this inhalation?

• A)Carbon dioxide
• B)Carboxyhemoglobin
• C)Calcitonin
• D)Calculus

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Definitions:

Chemoreceptor Reflexes

Reflexes initiated by chemoreceptors that respond to changes in blood chemistry, such as oxygen, carbon dioxide, and pH levels.

Homeostasis

The process by which a constant internal environment is maintained in the body despite changes in external conditions.

Peripheral Vasodilation

The widening of blood vessels in the peripheral parts of the body, often in response to heat, exercise, or certain vasodilatory signals, leading to increased blood flow.

Urine Output

The volume of urine released by the kidneys over a defined period, indicating hydration status and renal health.