Carbon has an atomic number of 6. One of its isotopes has a mass number of 14. The number of neutrons in this isotope is

a. 6.
b. 8.
c. 14.
d. 19.


b. 8.

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Which of the following statements made by a patient's family member would lead you to suspect that the patient is suffering from hypovolemic shock?

a. "He has had a rash for the past three days." b. "He cannot stop throwing up." c. "He has been taking an antibiotic for a chest cold." d. "He got up this morning and was having a hard time breathing."

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Your assessment reveals a drooling 48-year-old male to have gurgling speech and left arm paralysis. Which of the following would be your priority?

a. Suction the patient's airway. b. Protect the patient's left arm. c. Determine the patient's risk factors for stroke. d. Monitor the patient's blood pressure.

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A national organization that develops guidelines and safety measures and sets national standards specifically for laboratory procedures is:

A) American Cancer Society B) American Hospital Association C) The Joint Commission D) American Diabetes Association

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The ____________________ in the patient's medical record must clearly support all codes.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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