Serious potentially lifethreatening cardiac dysrhythmias can follow the development of low serum potassium or ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
hypokalemia
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Which of the following statements correctly describes cardiac output?
a. It is the combination of stroke volume and heart rate. b. It is the amount of blood pumped in each heartbeat. c. Increased cardiac output can lead to shock. d. Reduced stroke volume always means reduced cardiac output.
Which of the following specimens would be rejected?
A. An ACTH blood test placed in an ice-water mixture B. A PSA test delivered to the lab within an hour C. An RBC blood test on a hemolyzed specimen D. A blood alcohol test that includes a chain-of-custody form.
Which of the following is a closed question?
A) "When you move your foot, does it hurt?" B) "What foods cause your indigestion?" C) "When do you experience pain? D) "What actions bring on your productive cough?"
Rickets is caused by a deficiency of calcium and vitamin D in adulthood.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.