____ is a less-than-normal blood concentration of sodium.
A. Hypomagnesemia
B. Hypocalcemia
C. Hyponatremia
D. Hypokalemia
Answer: C
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Which of the following statements regarding airway management in the trauma patient is correct?
A) The jaw-thrust is useful in the trauma patient, but only if he or she is complaining of head or neck pain. B) Research has shown that the jaw-thrust is easier to perform and is therefore indicated for the more critical trauma patient. C) Performing the head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver on a patient with a possible spinal injury could further injure or paralyze the patient. D) Trauma patients should always have their airway opened with the jaw-thrust while medical patients should receive the head-tilt, chin-lift.
Which of the following statements indicates that the speaker has an accurate understanding of altered mental status (AMS)?
a. "AMS describes any abnormal change in a person's level of awareness." b. "AMS occurs only when a patient is not responsive to verbal or painful stimuli." c. "AMS should be suspected only when a patient is on medications that can cause confusion." d. "AMS is any mental state in a person with diabetes."
Which of the following programs covers people who cannot otherwise afford medical care?
A. CHAMPUS B. Medicare C. Medicaid D. TRICARE
Which of the following is NOT a basic characteristic of HMOs?
A. The members are involuntarily enrolled for a specified period. B. The HMO provides services on a prepaid basis. C. An HMO contracts with providers to deliver care to its patients. D. The HMO assumes legal, financial, public, and professional accountability.