Cotton wool spots are most closely associated with:
a. glaucoma.
b. normal aging processes.
c. hypertension.
d. eye trauma.
C
Cotton wool spots actually represent infarcts of the retina and are associated with hypertension or diabetes.
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a. Support systems. b. Circulatory status. c. Socioeconomic status. d. Psychological wellness.
Cluster sampling is:
a. a form of nonprobability sampling used in small surveys. b. also known as multistage sampling. c. unlikely to result in sampling errors. d. useful when the target population is found in a small geographical area.
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a. Pregnant women b. Children less than 5 years of age c. Children before puberty d. No toxicity is expected if used as directed.
A patient with suspected spinal cord and head injuries has a Glasgow Coma Scale score of 15; blood pressure 130/82 mm Hg, pulse 102 beats/min, respirations 20 breaths/min, and temperature 98°F (36.6°C)
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