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Ebrown

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The _____ is the point where the trachea bifurcates, forming the bronchi.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

If it is determined that insulin is to be used in the field following the administration of fluids for diabetic ketoacidosis, the standard dosage of regular insulin is:
 
  a. 510 units administered IV
  b. An infusion of 5 units per minute
  c. 0.51.0 units subcutaneously
  d. Insulin should never be administered in the prehospital setting



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Answer to Question 1

carina

Answer to Question 2

a
Rationale: a. The standard dosage of insulin, if necessary, is 510 units of regular insulin administered IV, followed by an infusion of 0.1 unit/kg/hour.



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