You are caring for a 66-year-old male patient who is severely dehydrated. How does severe dehydration affect the cardiovascular system?
A) It reduces the hemoglobin available to carry oxygen
B) It impairs the ability of oxygen to diffuse from the lungs to the blood
C) It slows the production of white blood cells to fight the infection
D) It decreases the blood volume available for circulation
D) It decreases the blood volume available for circulation
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If a medical assistant poses as a nurse, it is considered
A. fraud. B. abuse. C. bad taste. D. legal.
Which of the following are predicted to be a growing trend in respiratory care for the future?
1. Greater use of respiratory therapy protocols 2. Increased need for patient assessment skills 3. Increased involvement in smoking cessation programs 4. Clinical decisions will increasingly be data-driven a. 1 and 2 only b. 2 and 3 only c. 2, 3, and 4 only d. 1, 2, 3, and 4
A patient tells you that the medication he's been taking to control his allergies is not working well. Where in the Details pop-up window would you record this information?
What will be an ideal response?
A mask is worn by dental team members to ___________
a. protect the mucous membranes of the nose and mouth b. keep from breathing on the patient c. keep from having to smell the patient's bad breath d. none of the above