The blood vessels that contain valves to prevent blood from flowing in a backward direction are the ____
A) arteries
B) veins
C) capillaries
D) arterioles
B
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Which of the following terms represent guidelines for professionals that are designed primarily to ensure public safety?
a. Codes b. Ethics c. Etiquette d. Statutes
If the patient knew the _______________ before treatment, the defendant may use contributory negligence as a defense in a lawsuit.
A. cause and effect of care B. diagnosis C. prognosis D. inherent risk E. statute of limitations
Who has led efforts to control health care costs?
A. Third-part payers B. Government C. Employers D. Individual consumers
A patient has been actively seizing for 17 minutes. He is cyanotic with shallow and ineffective respirations. Which immediate care should you provide to this patient?
A) Determine if he has a history of seizures B) Place him in the lateral recumbent position and apply oxygen C) Apply the automated external defibrillator D) Attempt to open the airway and begin positive pressure ventilation