A process to mathematically transform rates to hold constant some key differences in populations so that the rates can be compared is known as ____.
A. direct adjustment
B. indirect adjustment
C. comparing rates as differences
D. comparing rates as ratios
Answer: B
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a. negative b. false c. positive d. neutral
A patient complaining of shortness of breath and dizziness has called 911. Her history includes chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). When assessing the patient, which of these findings would cause you to immediately prepare the patient for transport?
A) SpO2 of 94% despite supplemental oxygen B) Wheezing noted in the bases of both lungs C) Heart rate of 84 beats/min D) Pulsating mass in the abdomen
The _______________ nerves are peripheral nerves that originate from the brain.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Traumatic asphyxia:
A. is bruising of the lung B. occurs when three or more adjacent ribs fractured in two or more places C. is a sudden, severe compression of the chest D. results from the pericardial sac filling with blood