The science and practice of protecting and improving the health of a community through the use of preventive medicine is known as:
A) public health.
B) epidemiology.
C) primary prevention.
D) injury risk.
A
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Star-shaped cells within the nervous system that anchor blood vessels to the nerve cells are called ________.
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You are attempting to record an ECG for Mr. Potter, a 72-year-old patient who has Parkinson's disease. Knowing this, you automatically place the limb electrodes close to the trunk. However, the tracing looks as shown in the picture. What artifact is present and what can you do to fix it?
A. AC interference; turn off nearby electrical equipment B. Somatic interference; wait until Mr. Potter's tremors subside C. Extraneous marks; avoid using paper clips on the graph paper D. Flat line; check pulse and respiration, then begin CPR E. wandering baseline; check for loose electrodes
What is the normal range for right atrial pressure in a healthy adult?
a. 0-8 mm Hg c. 9-18 mm Hg b. 4-12 mm Hg d. 19-24 mm Hg