Define diabetes mellitus
What will be an ideal response?
The term diabetes mellitus, meaning “sweet water siphon,” is defined as a disease of metabolism that occurs as a result of either a deficiency in or complete lack of insulin in the body.
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A) Checks the patient's brachial pulse B) Recognizes a respiratory rate of 30 breaths per minute as abnormal C) Takes the time to get a blood pressure D) Checks capillary refill time to help determine perfusion
A mechanically ventilated patient becomes severely hypoxemic every time the therapist disconnects her from the ventilator for purpose of performing suctioning. What can the therapist do to avoid this situation?
A. Attach a closed-circuit suction catheter system to the patient's breathing circuit. B. Hyperoxygenate the patient with an Fio2 of 1.0 before the suctioning procedure. C. Limit the suction procedure to less than 10 seconds. D. Reduce the vacuum pressure used during the suctioning procedure.
A living wage law requires employers to pay _____
A) Employees the federal minimum wage B) Health insurance for all employees C) More than the Federal minimum wage D) Workers even if illegal aliens
Gadolinium-based contrast agents are water soluble and therefore are eliminated from the body through urinary output
Indicate whether the statement is true or false