In which of the following situations is a significant amount of carboxyhemoglobin most likely to be present?
A) A patient who is being treated with nitrites for cyanide poisoning
B) A patient with COPD who is short of breath with an SpO2 of 90 percent
C) A patient found unresponsive in an apartment in which there is a gas furnace
D) A patient who inhaled anhydrous ammonia fumes
C
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A ________ contains no seasonings or fibers that are irritating. This diet is prescribed for patients who have gastrointestinal problems and allergies
a. clear liquid diet b. full liquid diet c. mechanical soft diet d. bland diet
Reactive lymphocytes differ from normal lymphocytes in that the reactive form:
a. Is larger with an increase in basophilic cytoplasm, vacuoles, and scalloped cell shape b. Has a condensed nuclear pattern with light pink cytoplasm c. Has many granules, deep basophilic cytoplasm, and blast-like nucleus d. Has a condensed nuclear chromatin, eccentric nucleus, and deep blue cytoplasm
Axillary temperature readings are ____________________ than oral measurements
A. 0.3° C to 0.6° C higher C. 0.5° C and 1.5° C lower B. 0.5° F to 1° F lower D. 0.6° C and 1.6° C higher
Which surgical instruments are used to explore wounds or body cavities and to locate or clear blockages?
A. Dilators B. Curettes C. Probes D. Hemostats E. Forceps