A pregnant woman is complaining of a severe headache and "feeling ill." Her vital signs are: heart rate 92, blood pressure 120/82 mmHg, and respiratory rate of 16. Which of the following questions would be most helpful in identifying a possible pregnancy-related emergency?
A) "Do you have a history of migraine headaches?"
B) "Have you been experiencing morning sickness or excessive vomiting today?"
C) "When was the last time you saw your doctor?"
D) "What has been a typical blood pressure for you during this pregnancy?"
D
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A) signs of a severe respiratory condition requiring immediate intervention. B) an increase in tidal volume that is normal during pregnancy. C) signs of obstructive shock. D) an increase in oxygen demand due to an obstetrical emergency.
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a. Geiger-Muller survey meter b. Ionization chamber-type survey meter c. Optically stimulated luminescence dosimeter d. Proportional counter
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A. True B. False
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A) reagent strip. B) urinometer. C) refractometer. D) densitometer.