Which of the following behaviors might a patient with an eating disorder exhibit or mention in conversation?
A. Buys a wide variety of low-calorie foods
B. Avoids skipping meals but snacks on low calorie foods
C. Uses laxatives, excessive exercise, vomiting, or diuretics for weight control
D. Enjoys going to a social event instead of dieting or exercising
E. Follows a commercial weight-loss plan to ensure good nutrition
C. Uses laxatives, excessive exercise, vomiting, or diuretics for weight control
A person with an eating disorder may mention using laxatives, excessive exercise, vomiting, or diuretics as methods to achieve weight control.
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Which of the following is caused by an imbalance in the amount of CSF fluid produced and the rate at which it is absorbed?
A) Cephalimegaly B) Hydrocephalus C) Hypercephalus D) None of the above
You have been asked to review a legal case in which a patient intentionally overdosed on heroin and then died after EMS responders arrived. Those responders did not have a bag-valve mask to ventilate the nonbreathing patient, so the patient was not ventilated until a second EMS unit arrived. The evidence indicates that the EMT and paramedics both signed their morning equipment check indicating that they had inspected the ambulance and had all the necessary equipment to do their job. In this case, you would realize:
A) The EMT and paramedics can seek protection under the Good Samaritan law B) The EMT and paramedics will most likely be charged with contributory negligence C) The EMT and paramedics are not responsible because the patient intentionally overdosed D) The EMT and paramedics were negligent in caring for the patient
The most abundant cation in extracellular fluid is:
A) magnesium. B) sodium. C) calcium. D) potassium.
There are a number of items insurance companies require in order to process medical billing claims. List at least eight of these items.
What will be an ideal response?