Which diagnostic exam is used to find pathological abnormalities of the brain?
a. CT scan
b. Nuclear medicine scan
c. MRI
d. Radiograph
C
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is used to detect pathological conditions of the cerebrum and spinal cord.
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In addition to the dorsogluteal and ventrogluteal muscles, which of these sites can safely be used for intramuscular injections?
a. deltoid and vastus lateralis b. inner forearm and scapular area of the back c. upper chest and abdomen d. lower leg
During the initial consultation meeting with your preceptor, you learn that she appreciates a balance between her work and non-work life, prefers a collaborative approach instead of a competitive one, and has worked in a couple of different locations
in Canada as well as one abroad. You suspect that your preceptor was born __________. a. between 1956 and 1966 b. before 1976 c. after 1981 d. between 1966 and 1976
Who may perform CPR?
A) any person trained to do CPR B) an LPN C) a lay person D) a nursing assistant
Which information regarding fatty streaks does the pathophysiology student learn?
a. Fatty streaks progressively damage vessel walls. b. Fatty streaks are capable of producing toxic oxygen radials. c. When present, inflammatory changes occur to the vessel walls. d. Oxidized low-density lipoproteins (LDLs) are involved in their formation. e. Fatty streaks are formed by killer T cells filled with oxidized LDLs.