Children and infants who are burned are more likely to suffer more significant fluid loss than adults because:
a. a larger portion of a pediatric patient's body mass consists of water.
b. IVs cannot be established as easily.
c. their body surface area is larger in proportion to their body volume.
d. crying associated with pain and anxiety will add to volume loss.
c
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Which of the following is due to dilated veins, causing their valves to become incompe-tent?
a. Varicose veins b. Thromboangiitis obliterans c. Hemangioma d. Anemia
The second level of disease prevention is _______________, which allows for early diagnosis and treatment of certain diseases.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Any individual who administers, prescribes, or dispenses any controlled substance is required to register with which of the following?
a. Federal Trade Commission b. Internal Revenue Service c. Medicare Audit System d. Drug Enforcement Administration
When performing in-person screenings, you should ask patients if they are taking:
A) prescription medications B) over-the-counter (OTC) medication C) herbal remedies D) any type of medication, prescribed or otherwise