On a nuclear medicine scan, a "cold" spot is indicated when:
A) an unusually high amount of radionuclides is present in an area.
B) an unusually low amount of radionuclides is present in an area.
C) a tumor is present in an area.
D) the area is inflamed or infected.
B
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Which of the following is an indication for the use of a cold application that causes vasoconstriction?
A) Multiple sclerosis B) Swelling from trauma C) Circulatory insufficiency D) Rheumatoid arthritis
You are reassessing a patient you are treating for heat exhaustion. Which of the following indicates that the patient is improving?
A) The skin is now hot and dry. B) The mental status is now alert and oriented. C) The patient now exhibits shivering. D) The core temperature has only increased by 0.5oF.
A condition seen in chronic alcoholics that causes? ataxia, eye muscle? weakness, and mental derangement is known? as:
A) Korsakoff's psychosis. B) Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome. C) Wernicke's syndrome. D) Brugada syndrome.
When is the recommended time for deposits?
a. Twice a week b. Once a week c. Daily d. Monthly