List three functions of the skin

What will be an ideal response?


physically shielding the body from bacteria, ultraviolet radiation, and cuts, scratches, and scrapes; playing a considerable role in regulating body temperature; providing information about the external environment via stimulation of its nerve endings; excreting toxins and excess salts in perspiration; playing a role in the complicated process of synthesizing Vitamin D

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You suspect that a trauma patient is suffering from a hemothorax to the left lung. Which of the following assessment findings would reinforce your suspicion?

a. Neck vein distention and absent breath sounds in the right lung b. Cyanosis and a blood pressure of 210/100 c. Bradycardia and hypertension d. Respiratory distress and the signs and symptoms of shock

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Which of the following BEST defines "history"?

A. Documentation of the patient's personal sensation of the current health complaint, the status and function of the patient's body, as well as past medical history, genetic medical history, and/or any social habits, which may impact the patient's health B. Documentation of a collection of the patient's responses to questions related to their own health prior to the time of the visit, requiring verbal or written responses from the patient C. Documentation of any of eight standardized descriptions with which the patient may provide a visceral, personalized description of the specific health issue, complaint or disease for which the patient came to the clinician D. Documentation of the patient's past medical history, the medical history of the patient's family, and the patient's day-to-day social activities

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Which of the following can be disinfected and reused without sterilization?

A. needles and syringes B. glassware and enamelware C. vaginal specula D. curettes

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Tools to examine cardiovascular function include which of the following?

a) electrocardiogram b) angiogram c) mammogram d) X-ray

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