A drop in blood pressure in the patient described in question 10 means the patient is in:

a. homeostasis. c. decompensated shock.
b. compensated shock. d. irreversible shock.


d

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When assessing for periwound edema, your thumb leaves an impression about 2–4 mm in depth that rebounds in less than 15 seconds. How would you describe your results?

A. The patient has a wound infection. B. The patient has 2+ pitting edema. C. The patient's periwound is indurated. D. The patient has 4+ pitting edema.

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The conversion of HbO2 to deoxygenated Hb does which of the following? 1. Decreases blood carbon dioxide content. 2. Enhances carbon dioxide loading on Hb. 3. Helps buffer H+ ions

a. 2 and 3 only b. 1 and 2 only c. 3 only d. 1, 2, and 3

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With which age group is it most appropriate to discuss halitosis?

A) Teenagers B) Day care workers caring for infants C) Older adults D) Preschoolers E) Both A and B

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