Traumatic brain injury ____ the ICP due to swelling of the brain which ____ the CPP.

A. decreases; increases
B. decreases; decreases
C. increases; increases
D. increases; decreases


Answer: D

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Fill in the blank with correct word.

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Which of the following situations is most likely to result in DIC in pregnancy?

A. Activation of the clotting mechanism by dead fetal tissue or hemorrhage associated with the pregnancy B. Hemolysis of RBCs resulting from fetal enzyme release C. Reduced relative concentrations of thrombocytes associated with increased maternal blood volume D. Thromboembolism because pregnancy produces a hypercoagulable state

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires that health care workers be tested annually for which of the following communicable diseases?

Hepatitis B Tuberculosis AIDS Rubeola

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When performing a pediatric venipuncture with a butterfly needle, the recommended gauge is:

A. 17 × 1/4 inch. B. 20 × 1 inch. C. 19 × 1/2 inch. D. 23 × 3/4 inch.

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