Which of the following are excluded from hospital autopsy rates?

A. DOA deaths
B. Fetal deaths
C. Newborn deaths
D. Obstetrical deaths
E. None of these are excluded


Answer: B

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A) Stop any and all resuscitation measures since this is a trauma arrest B) Provide the same resuscitation as for a person who is not an organ donor C) Ventilate the patient but not provide chest compressions D) Perform CPR but not use the automated external defibrillator

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a. Scalp b. Hand c. Groin d. Foot

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Which parasite causes amoebic dysentery?

A) Giardia lamblia B) Entamoeba histolytica C) Necator americanus D) Cryptosporidium

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