Which of the following may be used for DVT prophylaxis during a vascular surgical procedure?

a. Pulse oximeter, hemodialysis catheter
b. Sequential compression sleeves, anticoagulant therapy
c. Sandbags, urokinase
d. Cell saver, pulse volume recorder


ANS: B
For deep vein thrombosis (DVT) prophylaxis, antiembolic stockings or sequential compression devices should be worn by the patient during and after the surgical procedure in addition to anticoagulant therapy.

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Each medical practice must appoint a person to serve as its Privacy Compliance Officer, who must be familiar with federal and state privacy regulations in order to:

A. file monthly reports with the office of the state insurance commissioner. B. respond to insurance carriers' questions and handle patient billing complaints. C. respond to requests for medical records and handle privacy-related issues and complaints. D. represent the practice in any lawsuits that arise over privacy issues.

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After jogging with your friend for about 30 minutes, she stops and asks why your heart rate increases and your heart feels like it is pumping harder after you exercise for a while. Based on your understanding of the cardiovascular system, your best response would be which of the following statements?

a. "You're out of shape. Those things wouldn't happen if you exercised more." b. "Exercise makes your body need more nutrients and oxygen; your heart pumps harder and faster to deliver more blood containing those things to your muscles." c. "When you exercise, your blood pressure increases, so your heart has to work harder to overcome the higher blood pressure." d. "Exercise pushes more blood into your heart, so your heart has to work harder and faster to pump the blood out so you don't go into heart failure."

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Abrupt withdrawal after prolonged use of alcohol may result in

a. liver failure. b. respiratory failure. c. coma. d. delirium tremens.

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The heights of Michele's family members are 67 inches, 68 inches, 69 inches, 70 inches, and 60 inches. Find the range in height of Michele's family members

What will be an ideal response?

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