Which of the following is the basic unit used to measure weight in the metric system?

A. Grain
B. Gram
C. Pound
D. Ounce
E. Dram


Answer: B

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Partially due to a study done by Harvard Medical School's Lisa N. Geller, there are now laws in place to prevent:

A. genetic discrimination B. genetic counseling C. genetic engineering D. stem cell research E. cloning

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Which of the following statements regarding shock in pediatric patients is correct?

A. The primary compensatory mechanism for shock in children is increased contractility. B. Children can compensate for shock longer than adults but deteriorate more quickly. C. Anaphylaxis is the most common form of shock seen in the pediatric population. D. Hypotension is an earlier sign of shock in children than it is in the adult population.

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Efficiency of a healthcare business operation is assessed by the operating margin ratio that divides net income by total revenues. Explain why total revenues are used instead of gross medical service revenues.

What will be an ideal response?

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