The two most common forms of hearing loss are _________ deafness and ________ hearing loss.

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


Answer: sensorineural; conductive

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Your patient is an elderly woman who reports she is having trouble breathing. You notice that her breathing pattern is slow, shallow, and gasping. Recognizing these signs of ________, you suspect she may have had a heart attack.

A. tidal volume B. accessory musculature C. agonal respirations D. cyanosis

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Which of the following rescue methods is not practical for moving unconscious adults?

A. Incline drag B. Webbing drag C. Seat lift/carry D. Cradle-in-arms lift/carry

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When caring for a patient with dyslexia, it is important to remember that:

a. all individuals with dyslexia have below-normal intelligence. b. the patient may have difficulty processing new information. c. you should not expect any impairment in communication. d. hyperactivity and impulsive behavior are common in individuals with dyslexia.

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The anemia associated with severe kidney disease is caused primarily by:

a. Damage to stem cells by urea b. Replacement of bone marrow cells with fat c. Deficiency of erythropoietin d. Bleeding into the urine

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