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What is the core science of public health which "seeks to understand the determinants of health problems and how to affect positive changes in individual and community behaviors, health, and quality of life through program planning and evaluation, as well as community engagement"? A. Nutrition B. Epidemiology C. Health ethics, policy and administration D. Social and behavioral health - D. Social and behavioral health According to the Institute of Medicine (IOM), the mission of public h...

The first cervical vertebra (C1) is the: - Atlas Which vessels carry carbon dioxide-rich blood? - Veins T/F Dosimeter badges prevent radiation exposure. - False In dogs and cats, functioning mammary glands are found in: - Sexually mature females only What is the maximum allowable annual of occupational radiation per person? - 0.05 Sv T/F Radiation exposure gradually decreases over a lifetime. - False When is it allowable to have your hand within primary beam? - Never The vertebral formu...

Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of the trauma patient? Answer: c - a) to measure oxygenation and ventilation b) to quantify the base deficit for the adequacy of cellular perfusion c) *to gauge end-organ perfusion and tissue hypoxia ** d) to determine the underlying cause of shock A trauma patient is restless and repeatedly asking "where am I?" vital signs upon arrival were BP 100/60 mm Hg, HR 96 beats/min, and RR 24 breaths/min. Her skin is cool an...

T/F- The level of economic activity in a society tends to grow over time. - True Under which circumstance with a bank pay less for a loan on the secondary market? - The borrower is a firm who has recently declared bankruptcy all of the following are ways in which a bank could increase its reserve requirement, except for: - Buying bonds from the FED Which of the following tools is the FED most likely to use in order to decrease the money supply? - increased interest rates to slow aggregat...

Cancer that has spread from one place to another within the body is called______. - Metastatic A wasting or decrease in size of an organ or tissue is _____. - Atrophy The suffix meaning the creation of a new opening for drainage is ______. - -ostomy Organs of the circulatory system include _____. - Heart, blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, and nodes The tricusoid valve is located between the _____. - Right atrium and the right ventricle Normal respirations occur approximately 12-20 times...

Which adaptive equipment would be most appropriate to use for a severely contracted patient who is unable to bear weight when transferring from bed to chair - Patient Lift example hoyer What lab values are expected to be in a patient with end stage renal disease on hemodialysis - BUN 32, CREATNINE 8.32 Your 85-year-old patient with atrial fibrillation fell at home 3 days ago. You notice she has been having several episodes of acute confusion since being admitted to your unit. What is the ...

A 19-year-old female ingested an unknown quantity of Elavil and Ativan approximately 3 hours ago. She is slow to answer your questions and her speech is slurred. Her BP is 80/60 mm Hg, her pulse is 150 beats/min, and her respirations are 22 breaths/min. The ECG reveals sinus tachycardia with QRS complexes that measure 0.08 seconds. Treatment should include: A) 1 mEq/kg of sodium bicarbonate. B) sequential 20 mL/kg IV fluid boluses. C) 1 to 2 g/kg of activated charcoal. D) 0.4 to 2 mg of...

A medical assistant is preparing a patient who has congestive heart failure (CHF) for an examination by the provider. Which of the following manifestations should the assistant expect? A) Nausea B) Shortness of breath (SOB) C)Headache D)Cough - B. Expected manifestations of CHF include shortness of breath, fatigue, and edema When measuring a patient’s respiratory rate, which of the following actions should a medical assistant take to ensure an accurate reading? A) Place stethoscope o...

Microbiology - The specialized area of biology that deals with organisms too small to be seen with the naked eye 6 major groups of microorganisms - 1. Bacteria 2. Algae 3. Protozoa 4. Helminths 5. Fungi 6. Viruses What do microbiologists study? - - Cell structure - Growth and Physiology - Genetics - Taxonomy and evolutionary history - Interactions with living and non living environment What are the 6 different branches of study in microbiology? - 1. Medical microbiology 2. Public ...

The temperature take at the armpit is the ________? - B (axillary) The abbreviation for "nothing by mouth" is? - A (NPO) The abbreviation for "as needed" is? - A (prn) Which of these would be the best choice to administer an intradermal injection? - B (Tuberculin syringe) The amount an insured patient pay toward claims each year before the insurance company will pay for medical treatment is known as the __________? - B (deductible) To ensure that the medical office has the supplies i...