The MOST common psychiatric disorder among geriatric patients is:
a. schizophrenia.
b. paranoia.
c. depression.
d. posttraumatic stress disorder.
c
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Asking patients if they are allergic to penicillin is an example of:
A) an open-ended question. B) reflecting. C) documenting. D) a close-ended question.
____________________ is a procedure used to widen vessels narrowed by stenosis or occlusions.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The power transmission and conversion system of a ventilator is defined as which of the follow-ing?
a. A mechanical device that produces gas flow to the patient. b. An electrical motor that is connected by a special gearing mechanism. c. The system that interprets the settings and produces or regulates the desired output. d. Internal hardware that changes electrical or pneumatic energy into mechanical en-ergy.
Which is the MOST frequent cause of heart failure?
A. Myocardial infarction B. Diabetes mellitus C. Valvular heart disease D. Degenerative heart conditions