The MOST common risk factor for chronic kidney disease is diabetes mellitus
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TRUE
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Which of the following forms of absorption is generally the slowest due to the decreased vascular supply?
a. Subcutaneous b. Intramuscular c. Intravenous d. Sublingual
You arrive on the scene of a motor vehicle collision. Walking toward you is the unrestrained driver of the vehicle that sustained moderate front-end damage. The patient complains of some back pain, but is walking around after the crash and does not appear to be suffering from any neurological deficits. What is your initial action in caring for this patient?
A) Perform the primary assessment. B) Obtain the patient's vital signs. C) Look for injuries to the patient's back. D) Take manual in-line spinal stabilization.
Which sign or symptom best indicates the patient has experienced a spinal cord injury to the thoracic spine?
A) Bruising to the back B) Paralysis of the arms only C) Tingling in the legs D) Cool and diaphoretic skin
A contusion is also known as a bruise
Indicate whether the statement is true or false