What symptoms and behaviors are characteristic of mild anxiety?


Mild anxiety is routinely experienced in normal everyday living. It is considered healthy, as it increases perception. During mild anxiety, our body functions well. It is stimulated by the increased production of adrenaline and cortisol, which enables us to think clearly and focus on details; to be alert, organized, and efficient; and to make wise decisions and judgments. While experiencing mild anxiety, memory retention and learning are heightened.

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A malignant disorder that causes enlargement of the lymph nodes is _____________

a. tonsillitis b. Hodgkin's disease c. immune deficiency disease d. cancer

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Which of the following pertains to a patient's wishes about medical treatment and self-determination in the event of incapacitation or inability to communicate?

a. advance directive b. deposition c. informed consent d. sentinel event

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A large basal cell carcinoma on a patient's forehead is removed using Mohs' chemosurgery. The first stage involves removing all visible tumor and preparing six specimens using mapping, color coding, and microscopic examination. Report code(s) _____

a. 17311, 17315 b. 17280 c. 17312, 17315 d. 17311

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A palpable pulse is created by:

A. the pressure that is caused when venous blood returns to the heart. B. pressure waves through the arteries caused by cardiac contraction. C. electrical conduction in the heart producing ventricular contraction. D. the pressure of circulating blood against the walls of the arteries.

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