Removing poisons from the blood by passing it through treated charcoal or specific resins is known as:

A. catharsis
B. diuresis
C. hemoperfusion
D. dialysis


c
Rationale: Hemoperfusion is the process of removing poisons from the blood by passing it through a tube containing treated charcoal or ion-exchange resins.

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A) JCAHO. B) CAAHEP. C) FLEX. D) HIPAA.

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How does myofascial theory explain that treatment of connective tissues can influence the organs and other systems?

What will be an ideal response?

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Identify the following rhythm:

A. SVT B. Ventricular tachycardia C. Ventricular fibrillation D. Asystole

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Arteries ________ because of the high pumping pressure they receive from the heart.

A. stiffen B. make a hissing sound C. expand D. pulsate

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