How does UVR create a sunburn?

What will be an ideal response?


The UVR rays of UVC and UVB will cause an inflammatory response in the epidermis. Histamine-like substances are released and superficial dermal blood vessels become engorged.

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When facilities prove that electronic health records contain vital information, these facilities have met the:

A) EHR rule. B) mandated electronic health record rule. C) meaningful use rule. D) certified entry rule.

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A patient is being weaned from invasive mechanical ventilation using VC-IMV. The respiratory therapist reviews the following data from the past few hours

Time Set VT (mL) Spontaneous VT (mL) Set Rate (per min) Spontaneous Rate (per min) 0630 650 410 8 6 1020 650 400 6 10 1600 650 320 4 20 2200 650 250 2 32 What should the respiratory therapist recommend for this patient? a. Switch the mode to VC-CMV. b. Add and titrate pressure support. c. Extubate and place the patient on NPPV. d. Increase the set rate to 8 breaths/min.

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Editing an unlocked office visit note at a future date updates which of the following?

A. Date created B. Date of service C. Last modified date D. None of these

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Preeclampsia typically develops

A) during the first trimester B) during the last trimester C) anytime during gestation D) after week 20 of gestation

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