The energy that a person uses when at rest is termed __________
a. calorie
b. metabolism
c. basal metabolic rate
d. none of the above
c
RATIONALE: The basal metabolic rate is the measurement of the energy a person uses while at rest.
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a. rhinovirus b. croup c. bronchiolitis d. asthma
Which is used in the denominator in the postoperative death rate?
A. Patients operated on B. Operations performed C. Anesthetics administered D. Surgical patients admitted
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a. specific gravity. b. specific weight. c. atomic mass. d. atomic volume.
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a. Both lungs would receive nearly equal ventilation. b. The left lung would receive the most ven-tilation. c. The right lung would receive the most ventilation. d. There is inadequate information to make a decision.