Which of the following postures indicate injury to the brainstem?

A) Decorticate posturing
B) Decerebellar posturing
C) Decelerated posturing
D) Decerebrate posturing


Answer: D) Decerebrate posturing

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Which of the following statements regarding smoking is true?

A. Smoking increases wound oxygen tension. B. Smoking increases the rate of clot formation. C. Smoking causes vasodilation. D. Smoking slows the atherosclerotic process.

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To prevent an adverse reaction, it is essential to monitor which of the following when adminis-tering carbogen to a patient? 1. Heart rate 2. Blood pressure 3. Respirations 4. The patient's mental status

a. 1, 2, and 3 c. 2, 3, and 4 b. 1, 2, and 4 d. 1, 2, 3, and 4

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Health care claims transactions use one of three electronic formats, including which one of those listed below?

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