The father of a 15-year-old male who has had a generalized seizure asks you why his son turned blue during the seizure. Which of the following is the best answer?
A) "The heart slows down and the blood pressure drops during a seizure, causing a lack of circulation to the skin."
B) "The muscles used in breathing cannot work effectively during the seizure, decreasing the amount of oxygen in the blood."
C) "It is a normal part of the seizure process and nothing to worry about."
D) "The brain stem stops working during a seizure, which causes breathing to stop, decreasing the amount of oxygen in the blood."
B
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A) red. B) green. C) black. D) yellow.
Which of the following is an accurate statement about open-book accounts?
A. They are regulated by the Truth in Lending Act. B. They are accounts with only one charge. C. The patient and physician sign an agreement as to how the patient will pay the bill. D. The last date of payment or charge for each illness is used as the starting date for determining the time limit on that specific debt.
Which of the following is the amount of air that you can take in over and above the tidal volume??
A) ?inspiratory capacity B) expiratory reserve volume C) ?inspiratory reserve volume D) ?residual volume
The three-slide test is an important part of discovering the cause of vaginitis. Which of the following is true of the test?
A. The KOH preparation is used to look for Trichomonas. B. The KOH preparation is used to look for "clue" cells. C. A Gram stain can detect bacteria or yeasts. D. Any properly trained technician can perform the test.