Disturbing the platelet plug on a patient while performing a bleeding time will cause the results to be:
a. falsely elevated b. falsely decreased
c. either increased or decreased d. not affected at all
a
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Which of the following statements about the physiological changes associated with aging is TRUE?
A) There is a 25 to 30 percent increase in kidney mass due to hypertrophy. B) Impaired insulin use and glucose metabolism result in weight loss. C) Decreased elasticity of the lung tissue results in a smaller lung volume. D) Blood vessel walls thicken, reducing blood flow to end organs and causing blood pressure to rise.
This rhythm has a complete block at or below the AV node and there is no relationship between the P waves and the QRS complex.
A. First degree B. Second degree type I C. Second degree type II D. Third degree
B = the _______________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The greatest concern of electronic health records is ________.
A. computer network crashes B. protecting the confidentiality of patient records C. the retraining needed for medical staff D. lost or misfiled electronic records E. lack of access to paper medical records