Which of the following best describes the ventilation/perfusion ratio?
A) The ability of the red blood cells to offload oxygen to the cells of the body
B) The amount of blood and the pressure at which it carries oxygen throughout the body
C) The amount of air that is moved into and out of the lungs in 1 minute
D) The ability of the body to exchange gases across the alveolar capillary membrane
D
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A. toward the head. B. toward the midline of the body. C. an imaginary vertical line dividing the body into right and left. D. laboratory results that are close to average.
What is the route of administration for methylphenidate LA/SR?
A) Oral B) Topical C) Subcutaneous D) IM injection
Cerebral palsy patients typically have some impairment of voluntary motor function and coordination. This condition can present in one of three patterns. Which of the following statements does not describe one of those patterns?
a. Involuntary muscle contraction in one or more extremities b. Slow, involuntary movements and contractions that can affect balance c. Rigidity in one or more extremity d. Flaccid muscles in one or more extremity
Which statement is true regarding one of the effects of expansion of public programs on employers?
A) All employers are required to pay a "fair share" fee to help cover the costs of government coverage. B) Employers can reap the benefits of healthier, more productive workers without paying the up-front costs. C) Coverage of the previously uninsured may cause labor costs to go up because health care costs in the entire system would increase. D) Employees are not permitted to leave their employer's plan and enroll in a public program.