Dr. Smith orders a prothrombin time for John Jones. What will the prothrombin time evaluate?
A) the number of white blood cells in the blood
B) the time it takes for the blood to clot
C) the time it takes for the red blood cells to mature
D) the number of red blood cells
B
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a. coconut oil b. canola oil c. olive oil d. peanut oil
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. The dental staff does not have to have current CPR and emergency training. 2. A failure of a dental team to meet any of its legal duties leaves the team liable for a lawsuit. 3. The laws pertaining to emergency treatment are the same in each state. 4. Negligence occurs if the dental team fails to meet any of its legal duties.
Which of the following values represents a normal serum lactate level?
a. 0.7 to 2.1 mEq/L b. 1.2 to 2.3 mEq/L c. 1.7 to 2.1 mEq/L d. 3.5 to 5.0 mEq/L
The ________ is designed to assess limited, isolated injuries
A) secondary assessment B) focused trauma exam C) detailed body exam D) primary assessment