Your patient has a device implanted under the skin of his upper left chest. His wife states that it is an AICD. This device is used to:
A) assist in pumping blood for patients with severe heart failure.
B) detect and defibrillate life-threatening heart rhythms.
C) deliver insulin to diabetic patients in precise dosages.
D) provide tube feedings to patients who cannot swallow.
B
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Rx: Isopropyl alcohol 80% 16 oz. You will prepare the prescription by mixing alcohol 91% with alcohol 70%. How much alcohol 70% will be needed?
A) 227 mL B) 200 mL C) 253 mL D) 280 mL
Balance is mainly controlled by the:
a. Cerebellum b. Primary somatosensory cortex c. Proprioceptors d. Primary visual cortex
A coworker is suffering from post-traumatic stress. Which one of the following statements is most appropriate and beneficial to the coworker?
A) "It would be best to take a few weeks off from work." B) "Maybe you can get the medical director to write a prescription for some medication." C) "I think that it would be best if you saw a mental health professional." D) "How about taking a Benadryl before bed to promote restful sleep?"
Task data emphasizes the ________ of the job
A) importance B) knowledge C) difficulty D) content