Which of the following surgical procedures removes an obstruction from one of the major arteries of the neck?
A) cerebrospinal fluid shunt
B) laminectomy
C) carotid endarterectomy
D) nerve block
C) carotid endarterectomy
A carotid endarterectomy removes an obstruction from one of the major arteries of
the neck. A cerebrospinal fluid shunt treats hydrocephalus. A laminectomy treats pressure on the
spinal nerve. A nerve block is a regional anesthetic.
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With regard to management, it is important to focus on one or two specific points and limit instruction time to ________
A) 3 to 5 minutes B) 20 to 30 seconds C) 30 to 60 seconds D) 1 to 2 minutes
In the health care setting, health education specialists might be involved in
A) conducting one-on-one patient education. B) grief counseling. C) presiding over hospital board meetings. D) administering flu shots.
A recent review of sleep medications found that
A) the benefits outweigh the risks. B) the risks outweigh the benefits. C) the benefits are demonstrable whereas the risks are only a matter of conjecture. D) the benefits may be overstated whereas the risks may be underreported.