A 37-year-old female presents lethargic but oriented, complaining of weakness and dizziness. She states that she has been vomiting for three days and has had severe diarrhea. She has a rapid and weak pulse, and her blood pressure is 92/58. What category of shock is this patient likely experiencing?

A) Cardiogenic B) Respiratory C) Hypovolemic D) Distributive


C

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The lower back is the area that includes the:

A) Lumbar vertebrae B) Thoracic vertebrae C) Cervical vertebrae D) Hips

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The hallmarks of HAPE are complaints of ____, restlessness at night, and shortness of breath with mild exertion.

A. extreme fatigue B. nausea C. hallucinations D. blurred vision

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Which of the following describes the difference between a test and a procedure in SpringCharts?

A. Tests may be completed in the office, whereas procedures must be completed at a hospital. B. Tests are typically less expensive than procedures. C. Tests require inputting a result; procedures do not. D. None of these

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The majority of health care fraud is committed by

a. organized crime groups. b. dishonest health care providers. c. patients. d. a and b

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