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A patient has Ascites. What is a sign of Ascites?
A. High Epinephrine Levels
B. Low Plasma Albumin levels
C. High Plasma Oncotic levels
D. Low Blood PRessure - ANSWER-B. Low Plasma Albumin levels. The lack of pressure from plasma proteins will allow fluid to enter the wrong areas. Cirrhosis may develop in some cases.
What makes Ca-MRSA unique compared to other types of MRSA?
A. A. It is acquired in a hospital
B. It is transmitted through sex
C. It is transmitted through blood transfusions
D. All of the above - ANSWER-A. IT is acquired in a hospital. Community-acquired MRSA usually 48 hours before admission
Foreign body aspiration entails an object in the:
A. Larynx
B. Trachea
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B - ANSWER-C. Both A and B. An object in the larynx or trachea blocking the airway.
A patient requires supplemental oxygen for a pulmonary treatment. Which of the following is correct about the oxygen that must be administered?
A. The oxygen must be consistent
B. The pressure should be high
C. The pressure should be low
D. The oxygen must be fully humidified - ANSWER-D. The oxygen must be fully humidified. The humidification will allow the oxygen to circulate throughout the body.
What scan may help with identifying a case of appendicitis?
A. An Ultrasound
B. A CT Scan C. An MRI
D. All of the Above - ANSWER-A. An ultrasound.
What is one true factor about peptic ulcer disease?
A. Stomach pain starts 30 min after eating?
B. Malignant tumors may develop
C. An endoscopy is needed
D. NSAID use may be a concern - ANSWER-C. An endoscopy is needed to diagnose peptic ulcer disease. It will take a few hours for stomach pain to develop
A person has sickle cell disease. Which of the following is a correct statement based on his or her medical condition?
A. The person has less free hemoglobin
B. Nitric oxide totals will drop
C. Arterial pressure may change
D. Sildenafil may resolve blood-related concerns - ANSWER-B. Nitric oxide totals will drop. This is due to the sickle cell disease, Hemolysis will develop and free hemoglobin will increase due to the unusual shapes of the blood cells
A person who has hepatitis C and significant liver damage may require:
A. Antiviral medication
B. Bedrest
C. A Liver transplant
D. A blood transfusion - ANSWER-C. A liver transplant. The liver may be unable tp function properly.
What form of Hepatitis is transmitted by exposure to contaminated water or food?
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D - ANSWER-A. A
What is an ideal ICP rating?
A. 15
B. 25
C. 35
D. 40 - ANSWER-A. 15 the normal range is <20
What test should be performed on a patient experiencing intense fatigue and lethargy?
A. A CT Scan