Consent for invasive procedures, including emergency surgery, is obtained from the patient if he or she is able, or from _____________________, according to hospital policy

A. another person C. the parents
B. responsible individuals D. none of the above


ANS: B

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a. Radiation sources b. Vitamins and minerals c. Antibiotics d. Radiologic isotopes

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A. patient registration needed B. prescription can be refilled as needed C. physician's report is necessary D. patient's registered nurse

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Pattern recognition can be prone to what is called ________ where inadequate consideration is given to other possibilities

A) rules of thumb B) pitfalls in clinical reasoning C) premature diagnostic closure D) psych-out error

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Pressure tanks are usually kept approximately ______ full of water and ______ full of pressurized air

a. one-half; one-half b. one-third; two-thirds c. two-thirds; one-third d. three-quarters; one-quarter

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