________ is a condition that occurs due to hypocalcemia. Bone is broken down to release calcium and is not replaced in sufficient amounts, so bone density decreases.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
osteoporosis
Osteoporosis can occur due to hypocalcemia if bone is broken down to release calcium and is not replaced in sufficient amounts.
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While in an apartment to provide care for a 52-year-old female with shortness of breath, you note a baby sleeping in a nearby crib. Which observation related to the baby would prompt you to intervene and speak to the family?
A) The baby is sleeping on a hard mattress B) The crib is near a closed window C) The baby is sleeping on her abdomen D) The baby is sleeping in the afternoon
Using a CPT manual, select the correct anesthesia code
Anesthesia: General Procedure: Low cervical cesarean section After the patient was prepared for surgery, a lower abdominal transverse incision was made and the uterus was identified. A bladder retractor was placed, and a transverse incision was made in the lower uterine segment. A 6-pound, 4-ounce female infant was delivered. The baby was taken to the intensive care unit. The surgical wound was closed. The patient tolerated the procedure with minimal blood loss.
A set of standards for infection control is called ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which of the following statements describes knowledge?
A. Ability to learn, retain, and process information B. Memorizing the steps in a procedure C. Understanding what a patient feels without having the experience yourself D. Observing professional boundaries E. Understanding the "why" of what you are doing