Unequal pupil size indicates that a patient may be experiencing a cerebrovascular accident (CVA).

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


True

During a cerebrovascular accident (CVA), the pupils of the eyes are usually of an unequal size; which can occur in either a conscious or unconscious patient.

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Patients with a history of chronic sickle cell anemia (SCA) may present with which of the following signs and symptoms?

A) Bluish discoloration of the skin and shortness of breath B) Flushed appearance and shortness of breath C) Yellowing of the skin and dyspnea on exertion D) Pale appearance and dyspnea on exertion

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What two respiratory hazards are responsible for the majority of fire-related fatalities?

A. Phosgene and ammonia B. Carbon monoxide and phosgene C. Carbon monoxide and hydrogen cyanide D. Hydrogen cyanide and hydrogen chloride

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Which group of disorders is categorized together because of similarities in their clinical presenta-tions, plain chest radiographic appearance, and physiologic features?

a. Congestive heart failure b. Infant respiratory distress syndrome c. Interstitial lung diseases d. Sudden acute respiratory syndrome

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The intermediate host is the host in which the adult or sexual form of the parasite is found.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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