Mrs. McShelton has a VVI pacemaker. She is having pacemaker spikes in the T waves, QRS complexes, and ST segments of her intrinsic beats. This is indicative of
A) failure to fire. B) a normally functioning pacemaker.
C) loss of capture. D) undersensing.
D
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As you prepare to enter a patient's room in a nursing home, you see a sign posted on the door indicating that the patient has a latex allergy. Which of the following is the BEST way to care for the patient?
A) Ask the nursing staff if the patient has an epinephrine auto-injector available in case of a reaction to your gloves. B) Only perform a history on this patient, not a physical exam, so you can avoid contacting him with your gloves. C) Ask the nursing facility staff to find synthetic exam gloves to wear for contact with this patient. D) Put on latex gloves anyway; you must protect yourself with BSI.
An unknown cell possesses the following characteristics: blastlike with open chromatin pattern, prominent nucleoli, absence of granules, and a high N:C ratio. Based on this information, what is the cell's most probable identity?
a. Agranular blast b. Granular blast c. Dysplastic promyelocyte d. Promyelocyte
________ thermometers have replaced mercury thermometers in many facilities due to the concern about mercury exposure
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
HIPAA regulations are still in the implementation phase. In 2008, the enforcement and penalty phase will begin.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)