A durable power of attorney usually:
A) assigns a family member to make decision regarding medical care.
B) declares the wishes of a patient should he or she be incapacitated.
C) both A and B.
D) neither A nor B.
A
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Which of the following best describes the relationship between the hypothalamus and the endocrine system?
A) The hypothalamus produces all of the releasing hormones that act on other endocrine organs. B) The hypothalamus is the link between the central nervous system and the endocrine system. C) The hypothalamus regulates most endocrine activities via positive feedback mechanisms. D) The hypothalamus is also known as the posterior pituitary gland.
Assessment of a 63-year-old female patient reveals a patent airway, adequate breathing, and strong radial pulse. She has no difficulty speaking and no facial droop, but exhibits a slight left arm drift and has a headache. The EMT should interpret these specific findings as:
A) Not suggestive of a stroke B) Minimally suggestive that a stroke may be occurring C) Moderately suggestive that a stroke may be occurring D) Highly suggestive that a stroke may be occurring
Polyuria is the excessive production of urine.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Match the term with the appropriate definition or description.
A. Responsible for referring patients to hospitals, performing tests and procedures, and coordinating the care of their patients B. Responsible for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, both surgical and nonsurgical, of the problems in the mouth and maxillofacial area and associated structures C. Work in many types of clinical settings, including hospitals, clinics, and physician offices and prescribe medications, order tests, and diagnose and treat many common injuries and illnesses D. Provide specialized care for physical and mental health issues in hospitals and physician offices and may have training, management, or research responsibilities E. Earn a Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree and provide the majority of anesthetics to patients each year F. Treat conditions related to themusculoskeletal system and their interconnectedness with the rest of the body as reflected in the central nervous system that travels through and emanates from the spine G. Group practices composed of one type of specialty H. Deliver low-risk births and provide primary gynecological care for women