________ are organized "system[s] for the collection, storage, retrieval, analysis, and dissemination of information" on people with a disease, a predisposition toward a disease, and an exposure to anything thought to cause ill health.

A) Registries
B) Offices
C) Bureaus
D) None of the above


A) Registries

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A) 34,000 B) 340,000 C) 120,000 D) 15,000

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Renal failure will cause what acid-base disorder?

a. Respiratory alkalo-sis c. Metabolic alkalosis b. Respiratory acidosis d. Metabolic acidosis

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Vacuum blood tubes come in all of the following sizes, EXCEPT ________.

A. 7 mL B. 10 mL C. 15 mL D. 20 mL

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Which of the following is a major problem when transporting neonatal patients with herniated organs?

A) potential damage to the intestinal loops B) evaporative and radiant heat loss C) interruption of venous return D) hypotension

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