What structure in the body is responsible for regulating the body temperature?
a. Pituitary gland
b. Thyroid gland
c. Hypothalamus
d. Thymus gland
ANS: C
The hypothalamus plays an important role in regulating heat loss.
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You have initiated the rewarming of a local cold injury in a patient's hand and fingers. On scene the patient had no sensation in his hand or fingers. Which of the following statements is a cause of concern when made by the patient?
a. "The blisters on my fingers haven't broken yet." b. "My fingers are really starting to hurt now!" c. "I still can't feel my fingers when I rub them with my other hand." d. "My hand is feeling funny. It seems to be starting to tingle a little bit."
Managing and monitoring data collection devices within a healthcare facility from anywhere outside of the facility is a skill requirement of:
A. wired systems management. B. patient-centric healthcare/accountable care. C. enabling technology implementation. D. all of these.
If a team member discloses a patient's personal information to any unauthorized person, this is a direct violation of the
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