What is a pulse deficit?

A) The difference between the carotid and femoral pulses
B) An inability to palpate a pulse
C) A pulse rate that is below 60 beats per minute
D) The difference between the apical and radial pulses


D

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A decreased anion gap may be caused by

A) hypocalcemia. B) hypomagnesemia. C) hypercalcemia. D) ingestion of ethylene glycol.

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A 19-year-old woman comes to the gynecologist's office. When the nurse asks the reason for this visit, the woman explains that she has never had a menstrual period, and that she is concerned there might be something wrong

The diagnosis that the physician is most likely to make based on this information is: 1. Primary dysmennorrhea. 2. Secondary infertility. 3. Primary amenorrhea. 4. Secondary amenorrhea.

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A woman's history and appearance suggest drug abuse. The nurse's best approach would be to:

A. Ask the woman directly, "Do you use any street drugs?" B. Ask the woman if she would like to talk to a counselor. C. Ask some questions about over-the-counter medications and avoid mention of illicit drugs. D. Explain how harmful drugs can be for her baby.

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Which is not an activity of public health?

a. Direct clinical services
b. Disease outbreak management
c. Bariatric surgery because obesity is a national public health problem
d. Rat and mosquito abatement

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