The right to refuse treatment is considered a "patient right."

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.


Answer: TRUE

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Patients need to understand the connection between repetitive exposure to loud noise and ________

a. blindness b. deafness c. pain d. blood pressure

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A male patient suddenly found himself unable to talk and with profound weakness to his right arm and leg. Currently he is responsive to verbal stimuli and has the following vital signs: pulse 88, respirations 14 and adequate, and blood pressure 210/80. When transporting this patient to the hospital, what position should you place him?

A) Immobilized to a long board B) Left lateral recumbent C) Prone with head elevated D) Supine with feet elevated

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Which one of the following best describes an oxygen concentrator?

A) Portable oxygen device that extracts oxygen from the air B) Nasal cannula connected to a small cylinder of oxygen C) Small portable device that administers high-concentration oxygen D) Small oxygen tank that holds concentrated liquid oxygen

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A hoseline is connected to a building's standpipe system and is operated on a fire on the 15th floor. What is the total pressure loss due to elevation at the base of the standpipe system?

What will be an ideal response?

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