Which of the following can explain a decrease in the number of circulating erythrocytes?
a. Blood loss
b. Infection
c. Dehydration
d. Neutropenia
Correct answer: A
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A female patient has suffered a stroke to the right side of her brain and has paralysis to the contralateral portion of the body. Which one of the following is true?
A) She is paralyzed on the right side of her body. B) Her left and right legs are paralyzed. C) She cannot move her arms or legs. D) She cannot move her left arm and leg.
What is another name for Monge’s disease?
A. high altitude cerebral edema B. high altitude pulmonary edema C. acute mountain sickness D. chronic mountain sickness
What is the name of the cavity that contains the brain?
All of the following are guidelines for effective health instruction, EXCEPT ________.
A. reemphasizing the correct information B. establishing a nonthreatening atmosphere C. teaching by performing the procedure over and over for the patient D. defining necessary medical terms for patients using simple explanations