Upon examining the patient, you notice that this 45-year-old man is exhibiting inflammation of the skin and blood vessels. What autoimmune diseases might this individual be experiencing?
A) Rheumatoid arthritis
B) Psoriasis
C) Scleroderma
D) Systemic lupus erythematosus
C
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One duty of an Emergency Medical Responder is to advocate for ________ among the older adult population by identifying ________ in the home.
A. socialization / isolating conditions B. caregivers / possible improvements C. dementia prevention / stimulating materials D. injury prevention / potential hazards
The inner ear is a very complex system of communicating chambers and tubes known as the ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
What was the outcome of a study conducted by Gross et al using heliox on mechanically ventilated infants with bronchiolitis?
A. Heliox improved pulmonary compliance. B. Heliox reduced airway resistance. C. No improvement in gas exchange occurred from breathing heliox. D. Length of stay in the ICU was less because of heliox.
Which of the following is one of the three major factors driving rising health care costs and expenditures?
A. Aging population B. Shortage of medical school applicants C. Shortage of nurses D. None of the above