A solution holding the maximum amount of solute in a given volume at a constant temperature is said to be what?

a. Hypertonic
b. Hypotonic
c. Saturated
d. Supersaturated


ANS: C
A saturated solution has the maximal amount of solute that can be held in a given volume of a solvent at a constant temperature.

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Which EEG waveform is called “busy waves” and are often seen when the patient is awake with eyes open?

A. theta B. alpha C. delta D. beta

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A multiskilled healthcare professional is ____. 

A. able to interpret a patient's laboratory data B. capable of making decisions about a patient's care C. a cross-trained team member who handles many different duties D. trained to make judgments about a patient's treatment plan E. qualified to prescribe medications based on a patient's symptoms

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For the following questions, use an ICD-9-CM code book to select the appropriate code(s) for the diagnostic statements given

Cyclic neutropenia

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