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The eleventh month of the year is: A. January B. November C. October D. May - The correct answer is (B). The eleventh month of the year is November. A shop owner bought some shovels for $5,500. The shovels were sold for $7,300, with a profit of $50 per a shovel. How many shovels were involved? A. 18 B. 36 C. 55 D. 73 E. 90 F. None of these - The correct answer is (B). The total profit from the sale is the selling price minus the cost of purchase, which is $7300-$5500= $180...

Class D license is for anyone driving a vehicle or combined set of vehicles in this weight range _____, as long as they are not carrying hazardous materials - 10,001-26,001 pounds A Class D license allows for a driver-for-fire to drive any vehicle fitting into the Class __ requirements - E you must be ____ years old to receive a class D license - 17 the maximum width for all vehicles except buses is ___ - 8 feet the maximum width for buses is ____ - 8ft 6in the load may not projec...

Primary survey - (A) Airway with cervical spine protection (restrict) (B) Breathing and ventilation (C) Circulation - stop the bleeding (D) Disability - neurological status (E) Exposure - undress and environment (temp control) REPEAT IF ANYTHING GOES WRONG Secondary survey - (A) Allergies (M) Medications (P) PMH and Pregnancies (L) Last meal (E) Environment and Events 3-3-2 Rule - 3 finger lengths between upper and lower incisors 3 finger lengths between hyoid and chin 2 finger ...

Definitive control of the airway is achieved by ____________ - Endotracheal intubation How do you treat hypothermia in the ED? - crystalloid fluids at 102.2 degrees F and warmed treatment area What does definitive hemorrhage control refer to? (3) - 1) Possible surgery 2) Stabilizing of pelvis 3) Angioembolization What are rates of fluid administration measured by? - Size and length of catheter Minimum flow rate of oxygen reservoir mask - 11 L/min MCC of shock in trauma pt - Hyp...

Macronutrients - carbohydrates, lipids, proteins & water Main function & caloric intake of Carbohydrates - energy, 4 Kilocalories, 50-60% of daily caloric intake Main function & caloric intake of Lipids - storage of energy; 9Kcal; less than 30 % of daily caloric intake Main function & caloric intake of Protein - structure; 4Kcal; or 15-25% of daily caloric intake 3 main catagories of carbohydrates - monosaccharides, disaccharides, polysaccharides Monosaccharide - simplest: glucose...

Provide Energy, Build and Repair Body Tissue, Regulate Body Processes - Three main functions of the 6 essential nutrients Carbs, Proteins, and Fats - Nutrients used primarily to provide energy Proteins, Vitamins, and Minerals - Nutrients used mainly to repair body tissues low-nutrient-density foods - Potato Chips, cakes, sodas, and candy are heart disease - Cumulative effect of a high-fat diet could be Organic - Products grown without pesticides Fat - Organic Nutrient Weight...

Absorption - Taking up of nutrients in the intestines Adipose tissue - Fatty tissue Aerobic metabolism - Combining nutrient oxygen within the cell; also called oxidation. Albumin - Protein that occurs in blood plasma Alkalosis - Condition in which excess base accumulates in, or acids are lost from, the body. Amino acids - Nitrogen containing chemical compounds of which protein is composed Amphetamines - Drugs intended to inhibit appetite Anemia - Condition caused by insuffic...

1. A 20-year-old female client calls the nurse to report a lump she found in her breast. Which response is the best for the nurse to provide? A) Check it again in one month, and if it is still there schedule an appointment. B) Most lumps are benign, but it is always best to come in for an examination. C) Try not to worry too much about it, because usually, most lumps are benign. D) If you are in your menstrual period it is not a good time to check for lumps. B) Most lumps are benign, but i...

Which description of symptoms is characteristic of a client diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia (tic douloureux)? A) Tinnitus, vertigo, and hearing difficulties. B) Sudden, stabbing, severe pain over the lip and chin. C) Facial weakness and paralysis. D) Difficulty in chewing, talking, and swallowing. B) Sudden, stabbing, severe pain over the lip and chin. Trigeminal neuralgia is characterized by paroxysms of pain, similar to an electric shock, in the area innervated by one or more branc...

A newborn with apnea is being discharged from the hospital with home monitoring. What information concerning the infant's care should the practical nurse review with the parents? A. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). B. Administration of intravenous antibiotics. C. Reassurance that the infant cannot be electrocuted during monitoring. D. Advise that the infant not be left with caretakers, such as babysitters. A. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Rationale: Apnea of infancy (AOI) eng...

Select the statement that correctly describes a progressive tax. - A progressive tax requires people to pay more as they earn more. Pick the statement that best describes a regressive tax. - A regressive tax charges the same tax rate regardless of the taxpayer's income. Why are government fees and surcharges sometimes described as a form of tax? - Because they generate income for the government. Which taxing authorities are worthy of the member's attention? - The member must attend to...

1. A patient is admitted with spotting. She had been treated two weeks previously for a miscarriage with sepsis. The sepsis had resolved, and she is afebrile at this time. She is treated with an aspiration dilation and curettage and products of conception are found. Which of the following should be the principal diagnosis? a. Miscarriage b. Complications of spontaneous abortion with sepsis c. Sepsis d. Spontaneous abortion with sepsis - a. Miscarriage 2. If a patient has an excision of ...

The basic functions of the management process include all of the following EXCEPT ________. A) planning B) organizing C) outsourcing D) leading The five basic functions of the management process include planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling. Outsourcing jobs may be an aspect of human resources, but it is not one of the primary management functions. 2) Which of the following is the person responsible for accomplishing an organization's goals by planning, organizing, st...

A MA is reinforcing instructions with a pt about how to take a buccal tablet. What instructions should the MA give the pt? - Place the tablet between your gums and cheek Which of the following pieces of legislation keeps health care staff safe from retaliation by their employers when they report cases of patient neglect and abuse? - Whistleblower Protection Act A MA is reviewing laboratory requisitions. For which of the following pt conditions should the MA perform a capillary collections ...

A medical assistant is collecting a urine specimen from a patient for a drug screening. Which of the following actions should the assistant take to adhere to the chain of custody for this specimen? - Send the specimen to the testing laboratory on the same day as the collection. A medical assistant is preparing to collect a patient's temperature via the tympanic membrane. In which of the following locations should the assistant place the thermometer? - In the ear The tympanic membrane is l...

A patient asks a medical assistant to explain the difference between a liniment and a medicated lotion. Which of the following responses should the assistant make? - liniments contain a higher portion of oil than medicated lotions A medical assistant is speaking with a patient who recently received a terminal diagnosis. The patient states, "I regret not taking better care of myself. Now, I won't be able to accomplish what I wanted to do with my life. "The assistant should identify that the...

CELL STRUCTURES IS THE SOURCE OF ENERGY FOR A CELL? - MITOCHONDIRA A MA IS TESTING A PATIENT'S VISUAL ACUITY USING A SNELLEN CHART. WHICH ACTIONS SHOULD MA TAKE? - MAKE SURE THE PATIENT DOES NOT LEAN FOWARD DURING THE TEST. DURING A ROUTINE VENIPUNCTURE. THE PATIENT BECOMES PALE & DIAPHORETIC. WHAT CONDITION IS MOST LIKELY TO OCCUR IN THIS PATIENT? - SYNCOPE A PATIENT CALLS THE CLINIC TO CANCEL A POSTOPERATIVE APPOINTMENT & STATES THAT SHE WILL RESCHEDULE AT A LATER DATE. FOR WHICH FOL...

Where do cardiac electrical impulses originate in the heart? - sinoatrial node According to the regulation of controlled substances, which of the following is true of a schedule 1 drug - Have no accepted medical use A medical assistant is collecting a health history from an older adult patient who exhibits moderate hearing loss. which of the following actions should the assistant take. - Remain within the patients view to allow lip reading A medical assistant is coding an office visit d...

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? - Shortness of breath (SOB) Expected manifestations of CHF include shortness of breath, fatigue, and edema When measuring a patients respiratory rate, which of the following actions should a medical assistant take to ensure an accurate reading? - Count the respiration's while the patient thinks his pulse ...

What is the difference between an open and closed fracture - open has broken through skin What are the first aid measures for heat exhaustion - Rest Soldier in shade. Loosen uniform and remove head gear. Have Soldier drink 2 quarts of water over 1 hour. Seek medical aid. Evacuate if no improvement in 30 minutes, or if Soldier's condition worsens. List the symptoms of shock - Sweaty but cool skin. Pale skin. Restlessness or nervousness. Thirst. Severe bleeding. Confusion....