The ____ is responsible for protecting the public from diseases and other preventable conditions.
A. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
B. Health Resources and Services Administration
C. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
D. Administration on Aging
Answer: A
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A) "When the blood sugar is low, the brain does not get enough oxygen." B) "Brain cells need a constant supply of glucose, or sugar, to function. Without sugar the brain cells cannot work to maintain consciousness." C) "When the blood sugar is low, the blood vessels relax and the blood pressure drops, causing you to faint." D) "The cells of the heart can only use glucose, or sugar, for energy. Without sugar the heart cannot effectively pump blood to the brain."
The therapist is mechanically ventilating a lung parenchyma injury patient with ARDS at an I:E ratio of 1:1 with a respiratory rate of 18 breaths/minute. What condition is likely to occur from this situation?
A. alveolar overdistention B. dynamic hyperinflation C. parenchymal lung injury D. ventilator induced diaphragmatic dysfunction
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a. true b. false
A nurse has informed you that two days ago you transported a diabetic patient whose ulceration on his foot tested positive for methacillin/oxacillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Given this information, you would:
A) have your blood glucose level tested. B) request an antibiotic from the ED physician. C) have blood drawn to determine presence or absence of MRSA. D) No further action is needed at this time.