Dehydration, which occurs when more water is lost than taken in, is caused by not drinking enough liquids, diarrhea, vomiting, excessive sweating, and some diseases such as diabetes

A. True
B. False


Answer: A

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An intoxicated 28-year-old female has suffered burns to both legs after passing out next to a space heater, which ignited her pants. Emergency Medical Responders have removed her clothing and cooled the burns. Which action is most appropriate in the continued care of this patient?

A) Carefully wrap the burn with a sterile wet burn sheet. B) Cover the burns with a clean, white, dry sheet. C) Place ice packs to the burn to continue cooling. D) Clean the burn with sterile saline and cover gauze.

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1. Explain the steps, in the correct order, of the procedure that would be performed on this patient.

A 16-year-old male presents in the dental office with a negative medical history. He has come to the dental office to have a crown cemented on number 30. During the try, the crown slips from the dentist’s hand and enters the patient’s throat. The patient begins to gasp and make a crowing sound. The dental team gets the patient out of the chair and begins to perform the Heimlich maneuver. After two sequences, the object is expelled and the patient recovers. What will be an ideal response?

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In a healthy adult, what percent of the total FVC should be exhaled in 2 seconds?

A. 94% B. 75% C. 97% D. 83%

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Incorrect diagnostic coding is likely to impede the office's ability to get paid by the insurance carrier, and it can adversely affect the patient's ability to obtain health insurance in the future

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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