Red blood cells live for ___________ and _________________.

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


120 days in men and 110 days in women.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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En route to the hospital, you start the reassessment of a 22-year-old trauma patient. You should begin this assessment by:

A) rechecking vital signs. B) repeating the primary assessment. C) checking all interventions. D) assessing for additional injuries.

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Explain why a HEPA mask or an equivalent is used in an airborne-precautions room instead of a regular surgical mask.

What will be an ideal response?

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For people over age 65, drug dosages must be adjusted according to which of the following?

A) weight, diet, laboratory results, and hypersensitivities B) race, alcohol intake, gender, and allergies C) weight, body fat, laboratory results, and current health conditions D) race, amount of exercise, gender, and family history

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