An individual with severe hyperthermia may have which of these symptoms?

A. Decreased respirations
B. Inability to sweat
C. Decreased pulse
D. Pale, waxy skin


Answer: B

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The procedure performed for definitive treatment rather than for diagnostic or exploratory purposes, or the procedure performed to resolve a complication, is known as the:

A. significant procedure B. principal procedure C. open procedure D. principal diagnosis

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In collecting a dermal puncture specimen into a microcollection container, tapping the container on a hard surface is recommended. Why?

A. It will allow the specimen to clot. B. It will cause the heavier cells to drop to the bottom. C. It will distract the patient and cause less pain. D. It will allow the blood to mix with the anticoagulant, if present.

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The specification of decision rights and an accountability framework to encourage desirable behavior in the valuation, creation, storage, use, archival, and deletion of information is known as:

A. information exchange. B. information governance. C. information metrics. D. information validity.

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