During your assessment of a woman with chronic shortness of breath and fatigue, you ask her how many pillows she sleeps with at night. You are asking her this question to determine if:
A. the right side of her heart is functioning effectively.
B. blood is backing up into her systemic circulation.
C. she has left-sided heart failure and how severe it may be.
D. she experiences sleep apnea, which may explain her fatigue.
Ans: C. she has left-sided heart failure and how severe it may be.
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a. when a third party, such as an insurance carrier, requests a medical examination and pays the physician’s fee b. when a patient sues a physician for malpractice c. when a waiver has been signed by the patient or his or her legal guardian d. never—it is not allowed to be waived
Which of the following properties of gases distinguish them from liquids—that is, are unique to the gaseous phase of matter?
1. Gases fill the available space. 2. Gases exhibit viscosity. 3. Gases exert pressure. 4. Gases are readily compressed. a. 2, 3, and 4 only b. 1 and 3 only c. 2 and 4 only d. 1 and 4 only
When taking a history, the description of the "present illness" that describes the "chief complaint" should include all of the following EXCEPT ________.
A. onset. B. duration. C. intensity. D. lifestyle habits.
Intramuscular injections are always given at a ________-degree angle.
A. 30 B. 45 C. 90 D. 120