What change in DLCO is expected over the course of adult life?
a. It will decrease by 5% c. It will decrease by 20%
b. It will decreaase by 40% d. It will decrease by 30%
c. It will decrease by 20%
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A 16-year-old male has been struck in the genitalia by a baseball. Assessment indicates a tremendous amount of edema as well as hematoma formation and bruising to his scrotum. The primary assessment reveals no life-threatening conditions; however, he is crying and rates the pain as a 10/10. Which one of the following is most appropriate for this patient?
A) Rapid transport using lights and sirens B) Application of warm packs to the scrotum C) Apply direct pressure to the site of injury D) Place cool compresses to the testicles
A valuable surveillance tool used by microbiologists, infection control, team members, physicians, and pharmacists is
A) standard and contact precautions. B) molecular typing. C) surveillance cultures. D) the antibiogram.
Leper colonies were part of the early days of public health
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Which of the following patients are good candidates for skin puncture procedures?
a. patients who are severely dehydrated b. obese patients c. emergency room patients d. cardiac patients