Which of the following descriptive words are indicative of myxedema coma?
A) Rare, hypothyroid
B) Chronic, hypothyroid
C) Common, hyperthyroid
D) Rare, hyperthyroid
C
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A child is admitted for epiglottitis. Which of the following is an appropriate intervention?
a. Endotracheal equipment should be placed nearby the child b. Frequently examine the back of the throat c. Alert physician if stridor worsens d. Place the child flat to improve respirations
Why was the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) not successful at making insurance more available?
a. It provided for medical savings accounts, which were not what people wanted. b. It focused primarily on protecting the confidentiality of patient records, not insurance. c. It was repealed shortly after its passage. d. It did not limit what companies could charge for the insurance.
A school nurse assesses a case of tinea capitis (ringworm) on a 6-year-old child. Which figure depicts the characteristic lesion of tinea capitis?
a. c. b. d.
Current research has determined that chemical-induced cellular injury:
a. Affects the permeability of the plasma membrane. b. Is often the result of the damage caused by reactive free radicals. c. Is rarely influenced by lipid peroxidation. d. Seldom involves the cell’s organelles.