A patient is considered a neonate if he or she is

a. less than 37 weeks of gestational age.
b. in the first month of postnatal life.
c. 12 to 18 years.
d. 1 to 12 months.
e. 1 to 12 years.


ANS: B

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A. Conus medullaris syndrome B. Complete cord transection C. Anterior cord syndrome D. Central cord syndrome

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. If you are in doubt about whether a situation is a medical emergency, treat it like an emergency.  2. A telephone log is not used to take messages in a medical office.  3. The word triage refers to the screening and sorting of emergency incidents.  4. Telephone etiquette involves proper pronunciation and enunciation, giving undivided attention to callers, and accommodating patient requests.  5. When the phone rings in the office, you should answer it on the first ring. 

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A patient tagged with which triage color requires immediate transportation to a medical facility?

A) Black B) Green C) Yellow D) Red

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The finer and somewhat fainter breath sounds noted in the lateral wall of the chest are known as:

A. bronchovesicular sounds. B. pleural sounds. C. vesicular sounds. D. bronchial sounds.

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