The ____, known to the lay public as a "mini-stroke," is a temporary cessation of blood flow in the brain that leads to a temporary focal neurological deficit.
A. embolic stroke
B. transient ischemic attack
C. ischemic stroke
D. hemorrhagic strokes
Answer: B
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A. 60 to 90 B. 75 to 100 C. 80 to 110 D. 100 to 160
Which of the following is NOT a basic item that should be obtained from a new patient?
a. Patient's full legal name b. Chief complaint c. Daytime telephone number d. Address of the patient
Which of the following mandated that employers provide comprehensive health insurance to workers?
A. National Health Bill B. Great Society C. Social Security Act of 1935 D. Health Security Act
During the primary assessment of a semiconscious 70-year-old female, you should:
A. insert a nasopharyngeal airway and assist ventilations. B. immediately determine the patient's blood glucose level. C. ask family members if the patient has a history of stroke. D. ensure a patent airway and support ventilation as needed.