The medical term for producing disease is:
A) genopath
B) pathogenic
C) pathosis
D) phagosis
B
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The IR is positioned ____ for a PA chest projection of a hypersthenic patient
a. crosswise b. lengthwise
You have been called to an assisted living facility for a 43-year-old male patient who has a history of anxiety and schizophrenia and who, according to staff, is more confused today. The staff also states that the patient has refused to take his medications for the past three days. Your assessment reveals him to have no primary assessment life threats, but his speech is slurred and he does not make sense when he talks. As you review the paperwork provided to you by staff, you note that the patient has a history of thyroid problems, diabetes, and hypertension. His pulse is 124 beats/min, respirations 16 breaths/min, and blood pressure 154/70 mmHg. At this point, which action is most important?
A) Determine the patient's reason for refusing medications B) Restrain and transport the patient C) Check his blood glucose level D) Recheck the blood pressure
Under ice and snow conditions, it is best to not extend the aerial past _____________ of its total length.
A. 80% B. 85% C. 90% D. 95%
Which of the following is the most appropriate action after withdrawing medication from a vial that will be given Z-track?
a. Wipe the rubber-stopper top again. b. Use a new needle to administer. c. Wipe the needle with an alcohol sponge to prevent contamination. d. Hold the syringe pointed upward while replacing the cap on the container.