You are called to a doctor's office for a patient with hematuria. You know that hematuria is:
A) blood in the stool.
B) blood in the urine.
C) cloudy urine.
D) a blood clot.
B
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Which chromosome carries the genes for the HLA system?
a. 1 b. 3 c. 6 d. 9
The chemically coated strip used in blood glucose monitoring is an example of a(n) ________.
A. reagent B. objective C. artifact D. control E. standard
Consider the following proportional relationship: x = ay/bd. Assuming all other quantities remain constant, what happens to the value of x when the product of bd increases?
a. increases b. decreases c. remains the same d. cannot be determined
You receive a call to a residence for a "sick child." Upon arrival, the mother states that her child, a 3-year-old male, has been experiencing vomiting and diarrhea for the past 24 hours. Your assessment reveals that the child is conscious, but has a decreased level of activity. His pulse rate is 150 beats/min, capillary refill time is less than 2 seconds, and his mucous membranes are dry. This clinical presentation is MOST consistent with:
A. severe dehydration. B. hypovolemic shock. C. mild dehydration. D. moderate dehydration.