Match each item with a statement below:
A. A study that compares subjects according to exposure status
B. A study design that follows outcome-free subjects into the future to ascertain outcome; measures incidence and can determine risk
C. A study design that ascertains exposure and independent variable information from the past and outcome up to the present
A. cohort study
B. prospective cohort design
C. retrospective cohort design
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A) apply direct pressure over the site. B) determine the blood pressure in her left arm. C) apply a tourniquet above the access site. D) apply an ice pack to her left arm.
Care for a patient with a painful, swollen, and deformed extremity includes all of the following EXCEPT:
A) applying a rigid or soft splint. B) administering aspirin. C) calming and reassuring the patient. D) immobilizing the extremity.
Most disciplinary actions can be placed into which of the following four general categories?
A) Rules violation, policy, performance, illegal B) Rules violation, unsatisfactory performance, personal, illegal C) Rules violation, performance, personal, illegal D) There are more than four categories.
Reporting of public health threats include _____
A) Breaches of confidentiality B) Child abuse C) Domestic violence D) Terminations of pregnancy