Historically, how was health originally defined?
A. Balance and harmony
B. Maximum self-actualization
C. The absence of disease
D. Total well-being
ANS: C
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A) Analysis B) Inference C) Evaluation D) Interpretation
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1. Increase the temperature of the room environment to prevent shivering 2. Use ice packs and a tepid bath as needed 3. Administer antipyretic medications per physician's orders 4. Promote frequent rest periods to increase energy reserve 5. Restrict fluids during periods of hyperthermia because of the risk of electrolyte imbalance
Assuming that City A has a murder rate of 12 per 100,000 population and City B has a murder rate of 24 per 100,000 population, which city has the more worrisome problem?
a. The answer cannot be determined from these data. b. City A has the more worrisome problem. c. City B has the more worrisome problem. d. Both cities have equally worrisome problems.
If a patient with cirrhosis of the liver is treated with lactulose and neomycin, he or she probably has
a. a secondary infection. b. ascites. c. esophageal varices. d. hepatic encephalopathy.