A small 5 mm renal calculi in a patient's KUB image would represent

a. an additive condition and an increase in mAs of 25%.
b. no change in exposure technique.
c. a destructive condition due the associated ascites.
d. a destructive condition and a decrease in kVp.


b. no change in exposure technique.

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A young male has been pulled from a lake by his friends after being submerged for several minutes. Assessment reveals his airway to be patent, respirations absent, and a weak carotid pulse of 12 beats per minute. At this time, you should:

A) attach the AED, provide one shock if indicated, start CPR, and transport to the hospital. B) administer one shock with the AED, start CPR, and withhold additional shock until the patient is rewarmed. C) insert an oropharyngeal airway, provide positive pressure ventilation, start CPR, and transport. D) start positive pressure ventilation, place on a long board, and transport to the hospital.

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The hospitalist is a specialist dealing with conditions that require hospitalization and is therefore not distracted by the duties of seeing patients in the clinic setting.?

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which statement is false in relation to the Alphabetic Index to Disease and Injuries?

A) It is commonly referred to as the Alphabetic Index. B) It is a numerical listing of diseases and injuries. C) It contains an alphabetic listing of the codes found in Volume 1. D) It is the first volume used when locating a code for a disease.

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Which of the following information is NOT needed for an appointment book?

A. animal name B. client phone number C. the surgery schedule D. fixed office hours

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