A patient ________ is a person who acts on behalf of a patient to ensure his or her rights in making health care decisions and obtaining the best possible care

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


advocate

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Anemia can be caused by a deficiency of which of the following nutritional substances?

A) calcium and vitamin K B) magnesium and vitamin C C) zinc and vitamin A D) folic acid and vitamin B12

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The Q angle is usually ________ or less for males and ________ or less for females.

A. 15; 20 B. 20; 10 C. 10; 20 D. 15; 15

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If organs are protruding through an open abdominal wound, what should you do?

A) try to replace the organs back into the abdomen B) cover the protruding organs with an absorbent cotton dressing C) moisten a sterile dressing and cover the wounds D) flush the organs with cold water

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A branch of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for activity by speeding up the heart rate is called the ________ system.

A. preparatory nervous B. sympathetic nervous C. parasympathetic nervous D. hypertension

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