A specially trained individual who works with the elderly and their families, health care providers, and other concerned individuals to improve the quality of care for the elderly is a/an ____
A) patient advocate
B) ombudsman
C) sociologist
D) geriatric ambassador
B
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Which of the following statements about the delivery of the placenta is TRUE?
A) It should be placed in a biohazard bag and brought to the ED with the patient. B) Transport should be delayed until delivery of the placenta is complete. C) Gentle traction should be applied to the placenta to facilitate delivery. D) Fundal massage is contraindicated until the placenta is delivered.
Which of the following is a characteristic of combustible metals?
a. When they burn, these metals are the fuels of NFPA Class D fires. b. They include dusts, powders, chips, turnings, flakes, punchings, borings, ribbons, and shavings. c. Finely divided forms of combustible metals react with water to produce hydrogen. d. All of these
Sensory evoked potential (SEP) is useful in diagnosing which type of abnormality?
a. Hepatic tumor b. Kidney stones c. Acoustic neuroma d. Air embolus
Which accurately describes the prognosis of sensorineural deafness?
A) It is usually a permanent condition. B) It can be reversed, but only with advanced surgery. C) It is a commonly reversible condition. D) The patient will grow out of it.