How does the progression of fatty deposits affect the disease process?
What will be an ideal response?
As the fatty deposits increase, the amount of blood flow decreases, thereby causing ischemic tissue damage.
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What is one benefit of reporting lab results to patients in a timely manner?
A. You don't get behind in your work. B. The patient gets needed care sooner. C. The lab will get you results faster. D. The patient is more likely to follow through on future lab work.
You are called for a 6-year-old girl who is not well. Her mother says that the child has been sick for several days but today she has had trouble keeping her daughter awake. You note that the girl's capillary refill time is 4 seconds and she has a skin rash. The MOST important part of your assessment will be to:
A) recognize any respiratory distress. B) determine if she has a fever. C) determine her level of consciousness. D) get a full SAMPLE history.
What is flameover (rollover)?
A) A rapidly occurring transitional event in the development of a compartment fire B) The condition whereby unburned fuel (pyrolyzate) from the originating fire has accumulated in the ceiling layer to a sufficient concentration that it ignites and burns C) The ignition of unburned pyrolyzates due to sudden influx of air which ignites and results in an extremely rapid burning of gases/pyrolysis products being forced out through an opening D) The sudden ignition of a diffused fuel suspended in the atmosphere
For the following questions, use an ICD-9-CM code book and select the appropriate code(s) for the diagnostic statements given
Ectopic pregnancy of left fallopian tube