Radiation is best described as a:
a. substance that occupies space.
b. resistor of heat.
c. type of electricity.
d. movement of energy.
d. Radiation is defined as the emission and movement of energy through space in the form of electromagnetic radiation (x- and gamma rays) or particulate radiation (alpha and beta particles).
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Samantha lives next door to a ninety-year-old woman named Ruth. She usually sees Ruth every couple of days in her garden. Recently, Ruth's son Joseph moved in with his mother. Samantha has heard yelling and screaming coming from Ruth's house and has not seen Ruth in several weeks. When she goes over to visit Ruth, Joseph answers the door and will not let Samantha in the house. What should Samantha consider as a first step?
A. Nothing. It is not her business. B. Call the police. C. Talk to another neighbor. D. Demand that Joseph let her in the house. E. Report the problem to the elder abuse hotline.
Which of the following is TRUE of asthma in the pediatric patient?
A) Bronchodilators are more effective in pediatric patients than in adults, and steroids are rarely indicated. B) Oxygen and nebulized beta agonists are indicated in the initial phase of an asthma attack. C) Bronchodilators are effective primarily when treating the second phase of an asthma attack. D) The primary therapeutic goal in the initial phase of an asthma attack is to rehydrate the patient and administer mucolytic and anti-inflammatory agents.
In the mnemonic DCAP-BTLS, "C" stands for:
A) contusions. B) cuts. C) concussions. D) crepitus.
Compared to the patient identification procedures during venipuncture, what should the phlebotomist do for a fingerstick procedure?
a. use three forms of paper identification b. confirm the stated name with the requisition c. match stated name with the requisition and another form of identification d. match stated name with the requisition and the bed label