What happens immediately before a patient advances to the syncope stage?
A. Both the blood pressure and pulse rate increase rapidly.
B. Both the blood pressure and pulse rate drop rapidly.
C. The blood pressure drops rapidly; the pulse rate increases rapidly.
D. The blood pressure increases rapidly; the pulse rate drops rapidly.
Answer: B
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A) Semi-Fowler's position B) Left lateral recumbent position C) Secured to a long spine board D) Prone with her head turned to the side
The acronym ROM refers to ________.
A. read-only memory B. real-optimized memory C. random-output memory D. compact data read-only memory
A common adverse effect of laxative stimulants is abnormal dark pigmentation of the colon, referred to as:
A) ulceration B) constipation rebound C) gripping D) melanosis
Identify another name for a point-of-service (POS) plan.
A. restricted HMO B. open HMO C. free HMO D. closed HMO