When the structures and blood vessels of the dermis are injured, a blood ________ forms initially.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


clot

The first response to dermal injury is the formation of a blood clot.

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Which of the following is TRUE of the causes of developmental disabilities?

A) They are caused by cerebral hypoxia. B) They are caused by brain injuries. C) They are caused by genetic disorders. D) All of the above can cause developmental disorders.

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In accelerated idioventricular rhythm, how do the QRS complexes appear?

A. They have a classic wide and bizarre appearance. B. They fall within the normal range of 0.12 to 0.20 seconds due to the heart rate. C. They are irregular because of multifocal ventricular impulses. D. They cannot be distinguished because the heart rate is too rapid.

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In 2001, the ______ (IOM) released a report stating that between 44,000 and 98,000 Americans die each year due to medical errors.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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When a large healthcare corporation wants to establish a relationship with a commercial bank, it prepares and sends a(n) _______________to commercial banks.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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