A woman visits her obstetrician for a routine prenatal visit at 24 weeks. Her blood pressure is 180/100 and her urinalysis shows 3+ proteins. The peripheral blood smear demonstrated the presence of schistocytes
What other elevated test results might be found?
a. Liver enzymes
b. BUN and creatinine
c. PT and APTT
d. Haptoglobin
Correct Answer: A
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Despite a patient's protest that he does not want his blood pressure taken, the EMT places a BP cuff on his arm and takes his blood pressure. The EMT states: "See? It is just as I suspected–your blood pressure is sky high. You really need to be seen in the emergency department." The patient states he did not realize that his blood pressure was that high. In terms of battery, which statement is true?
A) Since the BP was elevated and treatment must be provided, battery cannot be charged B) The patient could charge the EMT with battery, regardless of his blood pressure reading C) The patient could charge the EMT with assault, not battery D) Because the patient knows the result of the BP, the EMT is safe from battery
What has been the evidence for the use of heliox during mechanical ventilation in patients with COPD exacerbations?
A. The data are inconclusive. B. Results reveal that heliox lowers the Pplateau and reduces auto-PEEP. C. Heliox has shown to decrease pulmonary compliance and to decrease airway resistance. D. Evidence indicates heliox has no effect on the outcome regarding mechanically ventilated COPD patients.
Which stretch should a client perform to relieve iliotibial band pain?
A) distal hamstring stretch B) gluteus maximus lateral fiber stretch C) quadriceps stretch D) gastrocnemius stretch
Only one film should be placed in contact with the intensifying screens used for extraoral radiography
Indicate whether the statement is true or false