Inability of the pancreas to produce insulin results in?
A) ?goiter.
B) ?diabetes mellitus.
C) ?diabetes insipidus.
D) ?acromegaly.
B
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Because only the necessary resources are sent on each call, priority dispatching has which of the following benefits?
A) Minimizes responder responsibilities B) Saves time and money C) Reduces patient anxiety D) Keeps dispatchers alert
You have arrived on the scene of a large structure fire. Emergency Medical Responders (EMRs) are by the side of a patient who is responsive to verbal stimuli and has significant burns to his body. They report that the patient fell down a flight of stairs while trying to escape and was trapped for several minutes. Their assessment findings include partial- and full-thickness burns to his right arm, right leg, and right side of the face. The EMRs also report that the patient's unburned skin is cool, clammy, and pale, with a delayed capillary refill. His pulse is 144 beats/min, respirations are 22 breaths/min, and blood pressure is 88/50 mmHg. Which instructions would be most appropriate?
A) "The patient is in burn shock; let's cool him by pouring cold water on him now and during transport." B) "After reassessing the ABCs, let's do a secondary assessment and look for signs of injuries that are causing shock." C) "The patient is in burn shock; let's soak a sterile burn sheet in water and wrap it around him." D) "Before cooling the patient with water, let's figure out the percentage of his body that is burned, along with the type of burn."
Denise is being seen today because of blurry vision and pain in both eyes. The physician documents that diabetes has damaged the blood vessels in Denise's eyes, resulting in diabetic retinopathy. How will this diagnosis be coded?
A. The retinopathy is coded first, followed by the diabetes. B. The diabetes is coded first, followed by the retinopathy. C. Only the diabetes should be coded. D. Only the retinopathy should be coded. E. The symptoms of blurry vision and pain should be coded.
Which system includes an up-to-date list of all supplies, the number of items on the shelf, the reorder point, and the time required to fill an order?
A) Practice management system B) Decision-making system C) Workflow system D) Inventory control system