In a few lines, explain what Harold Bloom means with his first principle, “Clear your mind of cant.” 

  Macromolecules are broken down to smaller molecules and monomers by adding water in reactions called   _______.  

Childhood vaccination is done to prevent which of the following possible causes of epiglottitis? A. Haemophilus influenza type B B. Streptococcus pneumoniae C. Diphtheria D. Parainfluenza viruses

Several small children who attend the same day care facility have become sick with RSV. The owner of the day care can expect them to recover within: A. 4 to 6 days. B. 3 to 8 days. C. 1 to 2 weeks. D. greater than 3 weeks.

The long-term effects of a smoke inhalation injury are: A. obstructive lung disorders. B. restrictive lung disorders. C. obstructive and restrictive lung disorders. D. neither obstructive nor restrictive lung disorders, since there is normally complete recovery.

What agent can be administered postnatally to a preterm infant to help reduce lung inflammation and the incidence of BPD? A. Vitamin D B. Bronchodilators C. Ribavirin (Virazole) D. Corticosteroids

Paraphrasing is cool! 

What condition(s) is essential to treat for a hospitalized near and wet drowning patient?

The presence of ___________ burns is a classic predictor of thermal injury. A. Facial B. Neck  C. Arm D. Leg

Identify the congenital heart defects that are cyanotic (three).