Rapid, irregular eye movements that may be horizontal, vertical, or rotary, depending on the underlying cause, are symptoms of ________. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


nystagmus
Nystagmus is characterized by rapid, irregular eye movements that may be caused by alcohol, drugs, brain lesion, brain injury, or stroke.

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If the interval between each R to R wave is different, the heart rhythm is:

a. regular. b. irregular. c. normal. d. insignificant.

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A patient with an IBW of 68 kg is intubated and being mechanically ventilated with VC-CMV, f = 12/min, and VT = 470 mL

The patient has a combined respiratory rate of 25/min. The ABG results are: pH 7.56, PaCO2 26 mm Hg, and HCO3? 22 mEq/L. The most appropriate action is to do which of the following? a. Decrease the set f to 8/min. b. Decrease the set VT to 300 mL. c. Sedate and paralyze the patient. d. Change the mode to VC-IMV.

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If you are younger than 18 years of age when you start your internship, you might not be permitted to observe or work in certain areas

A. True B. False

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Hypertension is defined as a/an

a. increase in pulse pressure. b. increase in arterial pressure. c. decrease in cranial pressure. d. decrease in carotid pressure.

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