Syncope in an elderly person is the result of a/an:
A. a "silent" or atypical acute myocardial infarction.
B. temporary interruption of cerebral blood flow.
C. sudden but transient cardiac dysrhythmia.
D. obstruction of a large cerebral artery.
Answer: B. temporary interruption of cerebral blood flow.
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a. Collection of additional history from patient's family, caretaker, or other source b. The physician's review of the results of any diagnostic service intended to assist in diagnosing the patient's presenting problem c. The ordering, planning, or scheduling of any diagnostic service intended to assist in diagnosing the patient's presenting problem d. Discussion of the results of a diagnostic test with the physician who performed that specific diagnostic test
A group of tissues functioning together is called a(n):
a. organ system. c. organ. b. tissue group. d. multifunction tissue.
A risk for the postmature newborn is scant amniotic fluid, known as ____.
A. macrosomia B. microsomia C. surfactant D. oligohydramnios
Rather than viewing them negatively, health care professionals can view _______________ as opportunities for positive action
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word