Which of the following statements concerning heart attacks and cardiac arrest is NOT true?
A) Some patients who have heart attacks live active and healthy lifestyles.
B) Many patients may mistake their symptoms for other causes such as indigestion.
C) The most common initial rhythm in sudden cardiac death is asystole.
D) Heart attacks present differently among women and men.
C
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Which of the following is NOT a type of transaction account?
a. Asset (resources) b. Liability (debts) c. Equity (earnings) d. Escrow (savings)
Interpret the following results: • Patient: 12-year-old boy with unexplained bruising, swollen knee joints, and prolonged bleeding from injuries • Screening tests: o PT = 12.2 sec (control: 11.5-13.3 sec)/INR: 1.09 o APTT = 57 sec (control: 23-32 sec) o Bleeding time = 5 min (control: 2-10 min) Pending results from confirmation tests, this patient could be suffering from
A) An intrinsic pathway problem B) An extrinsic pathway problem C) A primary hemostasis problem D) A common pathway problem
A patient who has had both her thyroid and parathyroid glands removed would most likely have difficulty with:
A) Producing the hormones that govern sex characteristics B) Maintaining strong and healthy bones C) Regulating blood sugar D) Maintaining an adequate blood pressure
Providing medical care for an elderly person would best be performed by a physician who is a:
A. neonatologist. B. pediatrician. C. family practice physician. D. gerontologist.