What type of pain has its origin in a particular location but is described by the patient as pain in a different location?
A) Somatic pain
B) Visceral pain
C) Referred pain
D) Radiating pain
Answer: C) Referred pain
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The enlargement of the prostate gland is:
A) Prostate cancer. B) Benign prostatic hyperplasia. C) Erectile dysfunction. D) Infertility.
You have intubated a 66-year-old female who was experiencing an acute exacerbation of her emphysema. What special consideration does this patient, with her specific pathology, require?
A) She requires hyperventilation to blow off excess CO2. B) Oxygen flow should be limited to 4 lpm because of the hypoxic drive common in COPD patients. C) While ventilating, you must allow for a prolonged expiratory phase. D) She requires frequent, deep suctioning.
Which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. A sterile cotton roll may be placed on the opposite side of the bite block for stabilization of the image receptor holder. b. The external indicator ring attachment must be as close to the patient's skin as possible without touching. c. The patient must bite down on the bite block firmly enough to hold the image receptor in place. d. The bite block back plate must be at a 105-degree angle for use with the paralleling technique
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 protects telephone subscribers from unwanted telephone solicitation, which is commonly known as ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).