The sum of protons and neutrons in a nucleus is called the

a. electron number.
b. atomic weight.
c. quantum number.
d. mass number.


d. mass number.

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You are by the side of a 77-year-old male with the complaint of shortness of breath. Auscultation of his lungs indicates crackles in the bases. In addition, both of his feet are swollen. His SpO2 on room air is 82% and the remainder of his vitals are: pulse 144 , respirations 26, and blood pressure 168/90 mmHg. He is complaining of lower-back pain with a history of a "pinched nerve" in that area

He continues to state that he always has this pain. He has difficulty finishing his sentences without gasping for air. Which of the following is the most appropriate care for this patient? A) Oxygen at 2 lpm by nasal cannula B) Bronchodilator through a small-volume nebulizer C) Transport in an upright position D) Immobilize to a backboard for the back pain

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Employers must provide information and Material Safety Data Sheets on all hazardous chemicals

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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This position ensures that healthcare data used for coding and reimbursement, records, and documentation is accurate and consistent

A) Data quality manager B) Clinical applications coordinator C) Data resource administrator D) APC coordinator E) Clinical analyst

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What is the heart rate in beats per minute (bpm) for a patient with 35 heartbeats in 30 seconds?

A. 70 bpm B. 60 bpm C. 65 bpm D. 17.5 bpm

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