The World Health Organization describes health as a state of complete physical, psychological, and social well-being, as opposed to simply the absence of disease or infirmity

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


True

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You are asked to test the osmotic fragility of a patient's red blood cells (RBCs). After calculating the percent lysis, you plot the results. The patient's lysis curve is significantly shifted to the left of the normal curve. What does this indicate?

A) The patient's RBCs have a high osmotic fragility, consistent with the presence of spherocytes. B) The patient's RBCs have a high osmotic fragility, consistent with the presence of target cells. C) The patient's RBCs have a low osmotic fragility, consistent with the presence of spherocytes. D) The patient's RBCs have a low osmotic fragility, consistent with the presence of target cells.

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The dopamine agonist cabergoline (brand name Dostinex) is available in ________ tablets

A) 2.5 mg B) 0.5 mg C) 5 mg D) 0.8 mg

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When checking for skin turgor, you should:

A) gently pick up a fold of skin, then release it. B) use the back of your hand to determine temperature. C) press the nail beds, then release. D) palpate the skin for flaking.

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Which of the following critical search areas is BEST defined as the areas farthest from the fire on the same level?

A. Exposures B. Largest numbers C. Most severely threatened D. Remainder of hazard zone

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