The blood gas report pH 7.52, PaCO2 30 mm Hg HCO3- 24 mEq/L is typically interpreted as acute _______________.

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


respiratory alkalosis

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A) Most adult learners are motivated by the desire to get a pay raise or promotion. B) Adult learners want to immediately apply the skills learned. C) Adults tend to be self-motivated. D) Adult learners desire relevant information.

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The use of show-tell-do is especially useful with children

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following should you do when scheduling a patient for a fasting procedure? 

A. instruct the patient to eat and take all medications as usual B. schedule the procedure as early in the day as possible C. tell the patient to eat breakfast and then have only liquids before the procedure D. allow the patient to come at any time throughout the day for the procedure

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Which of the following informational items would not need to be documented by the office staff when a new patient calls for an appointment?

A. patient's name, address, phone number, and birth date B. time of the call C. the reason for the appointment D. name of the patient's insurance company and ID numbers

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