A document that is signed by a physician and that outlines the life-sustaining measures that may or may not be taken when a patient's heart and respiratory functions have ceased is a:

A) DNR order.
B) power of attorney.
C) living will.
D) statement of last rites.


A

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Some patients are ________ to anesthetics and may slip into anaphylactic shock, which requires emergency treatment

a. addicted b. anemic c. allergic d. anodyne

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a. Tinnitus b. Cerumen c. Tetanus d. Epithelial

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What is the best way to gather information about the size and location of a fire?

a. Reading the smoke b. Reports from occupants c. Direct visual observation d. Use of thermal imaging

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