What are the risk factors and major clinical signs and symptoms of OSA?

What will be an ideal response?


Risk factors for OSA include history of snoring and witnessed apneas, obesity, increased neck circumference, hypertension, and family history of OSA. In patients with OSA, the major clinical signs and symptoms are snoring, daytime sleepiness, restless sleep, morning fatigue, and headaches.

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Your patient is an eight-year-old female. As you approach her, you note that she is holding her right arm against her body, cradling it with the left arm. To find out what happened, which of the following is the best approach?

A) Ask the parents to tell you what happened while you examine the child. B) Sit next to the patient, and ask her what happened. C) Take the parents aside, and ask them what happened. D) Ask the parents to leave the room so you can talk to the patient.

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Networks can be run on Windows®, Novell®, or _______ network operating systems. 

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

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To be classified as a full-time employee, what are the minimum number of hours you must work in a work week?

A. 20 B. 30 C. 32 D. 38

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An insurance billing specialist would be excused legally from employment-related wrongdoing if they were doing what they were told or taught to do.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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