What is the significance of a transient ischemic attack (TIA)??
A) ?It is a warning sign that a severe stroke will follow.
B) ?It causes permanent damage to the neurological system.
C) ?It requires intravenous tissue plasminogen activator.
D) ?It requires frequent monitoring, but no other treatment.
A
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The type of bariatric surgery that decreases the volume of the stomach and bypasses a segment of the small intestine is known as
A) the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. B) vertical banded gastroplasty. C) the LAP-BAND procedure. D) a bowel resection.
Regarding handwashing, which of the following statements is incorrect?
A. When food handlers answer a telephone with their hands, they must wash their hands before food is touched. B. Disposable paper towels or air drying is preferred over cloth. C. Hand sanitizers assist in reducing bacterial numbers and may be used in lieu of handwashing. D. Handwashing sinks must only be used for washing hands.
What type of laxative may cause watery stools or diarrhea?
a. Fiber b. Osmotic, nonabsorbable salts c. Osmotic, nonabsorbable sugars d. Stimulant
The basal metabolic rate slows with increasing age because _____
a. the elderly are malnourished b. fat mass in the body decreases c. digestive efficiency declines d. lean body mass diminishes e. disease stressors are diminished