Which of the following social classes contains the LEAST number of Americans?

An 80 kg adult male has 30% TBSA partial-thickness burns from a flame injury. Time from burn is now 2 hours. EMS administered 1 liter of lactated Ringer’s (LR) prior to arrival to the emergency department. Using the American Burn Association consensus approach for initial adult burn shock resuscitation (the ABA updated approach to the traditional Parkland or Baxter model),  what INITIAL infusion rate (without considering possible future rate changes based on perfusion, urine output, or other endpoints) is most appropriate to start upon patient arrival to the ED? Round your answer to the nearest 10.  

A 72-year-old male presents to the emergency room with a 3-week history of blisters on her legs. She reports that the itching preceded the appearance of blisters. On examination, there are multiple large, tense bullae on erythematous bases distributed over her thighs and legs. Some areas show urticarial plaques. The blisters do not rupture when touched, and Nikolsky sign is negative. A biopsy is ordered, but results will take several days to finalize. A referral is sent to dermatology.  What is the most appropriate first-line treatment for this patient?

Which of the following people would have the highest SES (Socio-Economic scale; social class ranking)?

Which practice is consistent with four core principles of USDA’s food safety program?

What is a health consequence of consistently taking calcium supplements greater than the UL? 

All of the following are recommendations to lower cancer risk EXCEPT ________.

Bone strength in later life depends on ________.

Which statement about food additives is NOT accurate?

Pasteurization of milk or eggs involves the use of ________.