Which of these will appear radiopaque?
a. An abscess
b. A cyst
c. A granuloma
d. Osteosclerosis
d. Osteosclerosis occurs in regions of abnormally dense bone, making this condition appear radiopaque.
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The FEF25%-75% is used to evaluate:
a. flow in large airways. b. restrictive lung disease. c. maximum breathing effort. d. flow in medium-size to small airways.
Which of the following statements about acupoints is not correct?
A) Acupoints are places where Qi can collect. B) Acupoints are never used to address specific symptoms. C) Acupoints can be influenced by applying pressure. D) Acupoints are used for treatment of energy imbalances.
You have been called for a geriatric patient with advanced dementia. The staff at the skilled nursing facility believes her to be suffering from a urinary tract infection. At bedside, you find her to be confused and aggressive. She is on constant oxygen at 3 lpm for COPD. During transport, she repeatedly spits and tries to strike you. You would respond by:
A) applying a nonrebreather face mask with 3 lpm of oxygen. B) contacting advanced life support for administration of a sedative. C) tightening the straps so that she is tightly restrained to the stretcher. D) moving away from the patient so she cannot strike you.
Which of the following is not a requirement of the Patient Self-Determination Act?
A) Providing legal assistance for preparing advance directives B) Affirming that there will be no discrimination or effect on care due to advance directives C) Documenting any advance directives on a patient's record D) Educating staff on the medical and legal issues of advance directives