A pulse oximeter measures the amount of:

A) oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood.
B) carbon monoxide in the alveoli.
C) carbon dioxide in exhaled air.
D) oxygen bound to hemoglobin.


D

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Which of the following is NOT true regarding the goals of the American Pharmacists Association (APhA)?

It provides continuing education through home study, live activities, and certificate training It ensures safe and healthful working conditions by enforcing standards and providing training It advocates for the practice of pharmacy, regardless of the setting It provides informational resources for both pharmacists and pharmacy technicians

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Self-regulation is a person's ability to set goals, track progress, and ____.?

A) improve health B) eliminate bad habits C) solve problems D) modify behavior

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When the parent of an ill or injured child is angry and demanding, and implies that you are not competent to handle the situation, your MOST appropriate response should be to:

A) reassure the parent that you are working under the physician's guidance in the best interests of the child. B) ask the parent if he or she would like to transport the child to the hospital in his or her personal vehicle. C) advise the parent that you have many hours of training and experience and can handle the situation competently. D) show the parent your paramedic credential to reassure him or her that you are qualified to provide emergency care.

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The term for toward the nose

A. medial B. distal C. rostral D. proximal

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