While gathering a history from a 65-year-old man, you note that he takes a beta blocker. You know this is a cardiac medication which will:
A) cause smooth muscle in the heart to contract.
B) block the beta receptors of the parasympathetic nervous system
C) interrupt the signals to the vagus nerve.
D) reduce the rate and force of cardiac contractions.
Answer: D
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A DNR order means that:
A. the resident is a full code in the event of a cardiac arrest. B. no resuscitation will be performed on the resident in the event of a cardiac arrest. C. nothing will be done if the resident chokes on food. D. an ambulance should be called immediately in an emergency.
In ________, the pathologist sees images on a monitor instead of under a microscope.
A) teleradiology B) telepathology C) interactive radiology D) None of the above
OIG is the abbreviation for
A. Office of the Internal General. B. Office of the Inspector General. C. Office of the Investigative General. D. Office of the Informed General.
Unlike blunt trauma, penetrating trauma:
A) is especially common during the primary blast injury following an explosion. B) often causes damage to a large body surface area, even from a single projectile. C) involves a disruption of the skin and underlying tissues in a small, focused area. D) is usually more fatal because of the severe external bleeding that accompanies it.