A patient presents with a sudden onset of shortness of breath three days following a delivery. What is likely the underlying cause of this condition?
a. pulmonary hypertension
b. pulmonary inflammation
c. pulmonary embolism
d. pulmonary fibrosis
Answer: c. pulmonary embolism
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In general, a ________-minute wait is accepted by most patients
a. 20 b. 30 c. 40 d. 50
Hypotension can occur after 20 weeks of gestation when a pregnant woman is in a supine position. Which of the following actions by a OEC Technician will not prevent hypotension?
a. Placing her in the left lateral recumbent position b. Elevating her right hip approximately 1–2 inches c. Elevating her feet 6–12 inches d. Tipping the spine board so that she is slightly tilted onto her left side
A patient who has ________ is likely to complain of an excessive amount of menstrual flow or a prolonged period of menstruation.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Ionizing radiations are classified as
a. positive and negative. b. varying velocities. c. particulate and electromagnetic. d. subnuclear and intranuclear.