Which of the following is the most accurate definition of mental status?
a. The best measurement of the body's blood pressure
b. The best measurement of the body's circadian rhythm
c. The best measurement of the body's homeostasis
d. The best measurement of the body's minute volume
Ans: c. The best measurement of the body's homeostasis
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
A patient has a pH of 7.49. How would you describe this?
a. Acidemia b. Alkalemia c. Not sufficient information to determine d. Normal acid-base status
Write 27 as a Roman numeral
What will be an ideal response?
What is the first thing to do when a patient reports feeling no sedation effects with 50% N2O flow?
A) Check the patient's breathing B) Check the fit of the nose hood C) Replace the empty N2O tank D) Increase the flow of N2O by 5% until optimum sedation is established