Which nerve monitors baroreceptors, which in turn monitor oxygen and carbon dioxide levels?
A) Thalmic nerve B) Hypopharyngeal nerve
C) Vagus nerve D) Oculomotor nerve
C
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breathing is adequate? A) Pulse oximeter reading at 98 percent B) Respiratory rate of 18 C) Clear breath sounds D) Strong radial pulse
In 2012, OSHA published the first major revision to the Hazard Communication Standard. What was the main purpose of the revision?
A. Require better labels on all items in a health care facility. B. Transform the right of employees to know about workplace hazards to the "right to understand" workplace hazards. C. Require employees to maintain a sharps injury log. D. Require employees to double glove when handling toxic materials. E. Transform the right of employees to understand workplace hazards to a "right to know" workplace hazards.
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A. A shift in the curve to the left B. A shift in the curve to the right C. A downward shift in the curve D. An upward shift in the curve
Which of the following is not a sign or symptom of shock?
A) rapid, shallow respirations B) diaphoresis C) rapid, weak pulse D) elevated blood pressure