The mean cell hemoglobin concentration of your patient is reduced. What type of anemia is this?
a. Microcytic
b. Macrocytic
c. Hypochromic
d. Hypotrophic
ANS: C
Patients with an inadequate hemoglobin concentration will have red blood cells that are smaller than normal (microcytic) and lack normal color (hypochromic).
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a. warm humidity. c. aerosolized normal saline. b. warm aerosol. d. cold high-density aerosol.
A physician orders positive expiratory pressure therapy for a 14-year-old child with cystic fibro-sis. Which of the following responses should be monitored on this patient?
1. Peak flow or forced expiratory volume in 1 sec (FEV1) per forced vital capacity percentage 2. Patient's minute volume 3. Quantity and character of sputum 4. Breath sounds a. 1 and 3 only b. 1, 2, and 3 only c. 2 and 4 only d. 1, 3, and 4 only
The total amount the patient must pay for covered services before insurance benefits are payable is called a ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word