Contrast primary polycythemia and secondary polycythemia based on pathophysiology
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Primary polycythemia is caused by a mutation in the pluripotential stem cell that causes a panmyelosis in the bone marrow. The cells spill over into the peripheral
blood. Secondary polycythemia results from tissue hypoxia or inappropriate EPO increase, and the bone marrow shows transient hyperplasia.
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The Introduction to the PCS manual contains all of the following EXCEPT
a. Description of the history of ICD-10-PCS b. Detailed information on how to use the manual c. Definitions of Root Operations d. Reference material that lists character definitions and values
What is the ideal target–image receptor distance used with the paralleling technique?
a. 8 inches (20.5 cm) b. 12 inches (30 cm) c. 16 inches (41 cm)
What additional risk, not as prevalent in paediatric patients, is present in the elderly patient regarding the administration of artificial ventilation when in cardiac arrest?
A. Hyperoxygenation. B. Development of a pneumothorax. C. Ventilations must occur faster in the elderly patient. D. Ventilation volumes are larger in the paediatric patient.