Dilated, swollen veins that have lost elasticity and cause stasis, or decreased blood flow, are called ____
A) phlebitis
B) aneurysm
C) varicose
D) emboli
C
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A) "I don't understand why you won't talk. You called 911 for help, didn't you?" B) "Has the cat got your tongue? If you talk to me, I can help you." C) "I understand if you do not want to talk. I will be sitting here if you need anything." D) "I need you to talk to me. I cannot help you if you refuse to talk to me."
As you approach a young male lying on the sidewalk who was called into 911 as an "unresponsive male," you observe an area of dark blood on his pants. He appears lethargic, pale, and diaphoretic. Your first action in caring for this patient would be to:
A) Apply oxygen B) Cut the pants C) Assess the airway D) Elevate the leg
You have been called for a 79-year-old female complaining of shortness of breath. Due to the patient's increased respiratory rate, cough, and production of discolored sputum, you are suspicious of pneumonia. A family member asks you how she can have pneumonia, when her temperature is only 97.9°F. Your best response is:
A) "It is not uncommon for the elderly to have pneumonia without the signs of high fever or chills." B) "You will have to ask the doctor because I cannot give out medical information." C) "There is less need for an increased body temperature since the elderly have a higher number of white blood cells." D) "Higher blood pressure, typically seen in the elderly, tends to inhibit the body from producing a fever."
Quality assurance is a series of tests to assure that the radiographic system is functioning properly and that the radiographs produced are of an acceptable level of quality
Indicate whether the statement is true or false