Functional ____________________ measure small metabolic changes in an active part of the brain. It identifies brain activity by changes in blood oxygen
A. x-rays
B. PET scans
C. ultrasounds
D. MRIs
D
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a. Differentiated T cells b. Lymphoblasts c. Plasma cells d. B cells
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) prohibits placing identifiable information such as a Social Security number on the outside of a patient's chart
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The mnemonic FAST stands for: _____.
a. Facts, Act, Speed, Think b. Face, Arm, Speech, Time c. Facts, Act, Speech, Time d. Face, Arm, Speed, Think
You have been called for a 63-year-old woman with slurred speech and right-arm weakness. On arrival, the patient informs you that the slurred speech and weakness have resolved. Since your assessment reveals no deficits, the patient insists on signing a refusal. Which one of the following statements should you make prior to having her sign?
A) "It would be best to start taking one baby aspirin every day; this will decrease the chance of this happening again." B) "Sometimes seizures present this way; call your doctor in the morning to schedule an appointment." C) "If this happens again, wait 10 minutes to see if you are okay. If the symptoms persist, call 911." D) "You really need to be evaluated in the hospital. You are at significant risk for a future stroke."