Which of the following statements about disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is TRUE?
A) The bleeding typical of DIC is a result of an increased fibrinogen level.
B) DIC most commonly results from hemophilia, hypertension, and severe tissue injury.
C) Causes of DIC include reduced fibrinogen levels, consumption of coagulation factors, and thrombocytopenia.
D) Activated thrombin converts fibrinogen to fibrin in the circulating blood.
Question 2
At 0330, you responded to the scene of an overturned tanker truck. What organization could you contact to obtain information about the liquid the truck is carrying?
A) CHEMTREC B) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
C) Regional poison control center D) CHEM-CALL
A true albino squirrel. Note the pink eyes.
Major steps in the coagulation cascade
Which of the following statements is true of linkage?
Vitamin K plays a major role in blood coagulation, or clotting
Midsagittal section indicating locations of true and false pelves
E9-23 Prepare income statements Explain the difference in operating income