When assessing the severity of a traumatic brain injury, the MOST important assessment parameter is the patient's:

A) initial Glasgow Coma Scale score.
B) blood pressure.
C) level of consciousness.
D) response to verbal stimuli.


Answer: C) level of consciousness.

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A) small hairs, fibers, and other items that cannot readily be seen with the naked eye. B) evidence that is found at a secondary crime scene. C) residue from blood that has been washed away but can be seen with Luminol. D) microscopic blood splatter.

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The stinging apparatus of Cnidarians is called a ____.

A. barb B. nematocyst C. telson D. quill

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Which of the following decides the choice of delivery system for antimicrobials/antibiotics?

A) Target site B) Degree of absorption C) Severity of side effects D) Amount of drug administered

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You are assessing a patient who has chronic kidney failure. He tells you that his glomerular filtration rate is 40? mL/minute. Which of the following GFR would indicate a normal filtration? rate?

A) 3 L/hour
B) 7 L/hour
C) 30 mL/minute
D) 75 mL/minute

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