A patient with closed head trauma would MOST likely deteriorate rapidly following a/an:

A. cerebral concussion.
B. epidural hematoma.
C. cerebral contusion.
D. subdural hemorrhage.


Answer: B. epidural hematoma.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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The minimum education level for a nurse practitioner is 

A. associate degree (AD). B. baccalaureate degree (BSN). C. master's degree (MS). D. doctor of philosophy degree (PhD).

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Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations?

a. A bank can check for a preexisting condition. b. The patient controls access to his or her medical records. c. Psychotherapy and medical records are treated equally. d. An employer can check for a preexisting condition.

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The abbreviation "MI" means

A) muscle infarction B) medicine infusion C) myocardial infarction D) none of the above

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