In a laparoscopic appendectomy, all of the following methods could be used for dissection of the appendix EXCEPT:
a. endoscopic linear stapler
b. ligating loop instrument
c. intraluminal circular stapler
d. intracorporeal suturing instrument
c
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________ or involuntary muscle tissue is found in the viscera (walls of hallow organs).
A. Rough B. Cardiac C. Skeletal D. Smooth
Subcultures are
A) persons who evaluate others' customs according to values of their own cultural group B) groups that share many elements of mainstream culture but maintain distinctive customs and lifestyles C) clusters of minorities D) individuals with health illiteracy
The acronym TPO refers to which of the following?
A. Third Party Operator B. Treatment, Payment, or Operations C. Treatment Provider Organization D. Third Party Organization
You respond to a call for a 39-year-old female with an altered mental status. Your primary assessment reveals that she is conscious but confused, has a heart rate of 88 beats/min, and has respirations of 22 breaths/min with adequate tidal volume. After administering supplemental oxygen, you should:
A. start an IV and assess her blood glucose level. B. perform a focused history and physical exam. C. start an IV and administer 50% dextrose (D50). D. start an IV and administer 2 mg of naloxone.