The only means of heat loss when the environmental temperature exceeds core temperature is ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
sweating
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A patient has a large portion of his stomach removed during a weight reduction surgery. Following this procedure, he experiences fatigue and is short of breath upon exertion. His surgery most likely resulted in ________.
A. leukemia B. aplastic anemia C. pernicious anemia D. iron-deficiency anemia
During thyroid surgery, a surgeon mistakenly removes the parathyroid glands from his patient. Which of the following is a likely outcome in the patient?
A. Blood calcium levels will drop. B. His kidneys will decrease the loss of calcium in the urine. C. He will lose bone mass due to excessive bone erosion. D. His blood sugar will increase.
Appropriate management for a patient with severe epistaxis, tachycardia, and diaphoresis following an injury to the face includes:
A) positioning the patient supine and elevating his or her legs 12 to 18 inches. B) administering enough IV crystalloid fluids to maintain adequate perfusion. C) pinching the patient's nares together and instructing him or her to lean back. D) applying direct pressure to the bridge of the nose and keeping the patient calm.
Use the following key to determine the best answer.A. First item is greater than the second item.B. First item is less than the second item.C. First item is equal or nearly equal to the second item.(1) PO2 in alveolar air(2) PO2 in venous blood
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).