Invasive hemodynamic monitoring uses a(n) _______________ to convert a pressure signal (in the catheter) to an electronic signal (on the monitor).
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
transducer
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Your diabetic patient asks you why he "passes out" when his blood sugar gets too low. Which of the following responses is most accurate?
A) "When the blood sugar is low, the brain does not get enough oxygen." B) "Brain cells need a constant supply of glucose, or sugar, to function. Without sugar the brain cells cannot work to maintain consciousness." C) "When the blood sugar is low, the blood vessels relax and the blood pressure drops, causing you to faint." D) "The cells of the heart can only use glucose, or sugar, for energy. Without sugar the heart cannot effectively pump blood to the brain."
List at least three environmental factors that can affect the effectiveness of communication between the patient and health care professionals
The number of electrons in the nucleus of an element determines its atomic number
Indicate whether the statement is true or false