A patient has been diagnosed with incurable lung cancer and it is determined that death is imminent. What type of care would best serve this patient?
A. Palliative
B. Experimental
C. Homeopathic
D. Curative
E. Hospitalization
Answer: A
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Which one of the following statements shows that the paramedic has a proper understanding of basic operations at the scene of a hazardous materials emergency?
A) "Life or health should never be risked if the threat is only to the environment." B) "The most important thing is to identify the exact material involved in the incident." C) "Visual clues and smell are the most reliable way to identify a hazardous material incident." D) "Identification of the material is not important, as the approach is the same for all materials."
An AED is
A) a defibrillator meant for use by the lay public. B) a cardiac monitor and defibrillator meant for use by health care professionals. C) an implanted defibrillator. D) the same as a monitor-defibrillator.
A pleural effusion caused by fluid in the pleural cavity is called a(n) ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which of the following is NOT an essential goals of health planning?
A. Improving the organization of health services B. Speeding the development and diffusion of needed new health services C. Encouraging duplication of services D. Improving coordination to facilitate the communication among all clinicians in the continuum of care