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ACEPHALOUS - correct answer headless ACRID - correct answer foul-smelling; harsh in taste or odor; sharp in manner or temper; harsh, bitter (sharp, pungent, caustic) ACRO- - correct answer prefix meaning top AERO- - correct answer prefix meaning air AGNOSTIC - correct answer a person who questions the existence of God ALBINO - correct answer lacking pigment -ALGIA - correct answer suffix meaning pain AMBER - correct answer a solid substance composed of hardened resin; petrif...

Which of the following medications is MOST commonly indicated for patients with CHF? - correct answer Ace inhibitors A patient was involved in a motor vehicle accident and CAT scan results reveal a right sided SDH. What would be an expected neurological assessment finding in this patient? - correct answer Dilated right pupil What is the most common symptom of SIADH? - correct answer Fluid retention Upon arrival to the unit, you receive report on four PCU patients. Which patient should y...

Which of the following medications is known to cause orange-colored urine? - correct answer phenazopyridine (Pyridium) You are ordered to give digoxin. Your patient's vital signs are as follows: Blood Pressure 130/75, Temp 97.9 oral, HR 52, O2 Sat 100% room air. What should you do next? - correct answer Hold digoxin and call the provider Normal Saline (NS) is the solution of choice over D5W when preparing to administer a blood transfusion because: - correct answer Normal Saline is an isot...

What type of support would you place to alleviate pressure on the brachial plexus nerve when a patient is in a side-lying position - correct answer Axillary Roll You are the circulating nurse confirming consent with a patient scheduled for an exploratory laparotomy with colostomy. The patient states they do not want a colostomy. What should you do? - correct answer Do not take the patient to the operating room and consult the surgeon immediately What equipment is most important for a patie...

One of your patients coded but is now stabilized and you are catching up on charting. The step-down unit calls to get report on your other patient who is to be transfered. The nurses near you do not appear busy. How should you prioritize your time? - correct answer Give report and ask the nurses to prepare the patient for transfer. Your patient was intubated but still has oral medications on their list of medications. How should you ensure they receive their medications? - correct answer Ask ...

Common complications of massive transfusions are - correct answer Dilutional Coagulopathy, DIC, hypothermia, and fibrinolysis ABG pH 7.25, pCO2 40, pO2 90, HCO3 20mEq/L - correct answer Metabolic Acidosis Long term use of TPN may lead to: - correct answer Liver Failure Which of the following is a potential complication of high PEEP - correct answer Pneumothorax What is a common assessment finding for a patient returning from a small bowel resection? - correct answer Hypoactive bowel ...

Phonics - correct answer A method of teaching students to read by correlating sounds with letters or groups of letters in an alphabetic writing system. Children are taught, for example, that the letter n represents the sound /n/, and that it is the first letter in words such as nose, nice and new. Phonological Processing - correct answer The use of phonemes to process spoken and written language. The broad category of phonological processing includes phonological awareness, phonological worki...

Behaviorism - correct answer people's actions are driven by a need to gain rewards or avoid punishments. Reinforcement - correct answer meant to increase a good behavior; a reward Punishment - correct answer meant to decrease bad behavior Positive reinforcement - correct answer involves giving someone something that he or she wants Negative reinforcement - correct answer taking away something that someone does not want Positive punishment - correct answer involves giving someone ...

Question #1: If the first two statements are true, is the third statement true? Kevin shook hands with Margaret.Margaret shook hands with Steven. Kevin shook hands with Steven. A) yes B) no C) uncertain - correct answer C) uncertain Rope sells for $0.17 per foot. How many feet of rope can you buy with $0.68? A) 3 B) 4 C) 5 D) 6 E) 7 - correct answer B) 4 The words OBLIGATORY and UNNECESSARY have __?__ meanings. A) similar B) contradictory C) unrelated - correct answer ...

A store owner brought some flower pots for $1,200 The flower pots were sold for $2,700 with a profit of $30.00 how many flower pots did he sell? 2,700-1,200=/30=(50) - correct answer Mike had a jar of nickels that had five more nickels than he originally had if the total amount of nickels was $4.35 how many nickels did mike think he had? 4.35/0.05=87 87-5=(82) - correct answer Two proverbs with similar meaning 1.Rome wasn't build in a day 2.Fortune favors the bold 3.Birds of a feathe...

The eleventh month of the year is: A. January B. November C. October D. May - correct answer 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 - correct answer The correct answer is (B). The total profit from the sale is the selling price minus the cost of purcha...

What is the Mean, Mode & Median for the data in Column 1, Data Set A? a. Mean = 8.7, Mode = 8, Median = 7 b. Mean = 8.7, Mode = 7, Median = 8 c. Mean = 8, Mode = 8.7, Median = 7 d. Mean = 7, Mode = 7, Median = 8.7 e. Mean = 8, Mode = 8, Median = 7 - correct answer Answer B Formula: Mean = Sum(x)/n = 8.7 Mode = Most frequent value = 7 Median = because sample is even (n=50), the median is the average of the (n/2)th and ((n/2)+1)th values in the sorted series = 8 Please referenc...

What is the definition of a defect? A) A product/process that exhibits variability. B) A product/process that does not perform as well as the competition. C) A product/process that does not meet customer requirements for use. D) A product/process that is not reliable. E) A product/process that requires extra processing. - correct answer Answer C What is the primary approach employed by Lean Six Sigma to reduce the number of defects? A) Add inspection to isolate the customer ...

Six Sigma - correct answera customer focused, well defined problem solving methodology supported by a handful of powerful analytical tools Continuous Improvement - correct answerdriven by the execution of carefully selected projects Goal of Six Sigma - correct answerto take small steps forward and no steps backward Formal Six Sigma Definition - correct answera business improvement approach that seeks to find and eliminate causes of mistakes or defects in business processes by focusing o...

The umbilical cord is wrapped tightly around the baby's neck and you have tried unsuccessfully to slip the cord over the head. What should your next course of action be? A. Push the baby's head into the vagina until the cord comes loose B. Clamp the cord in two places and cut it in the middle C. Support the head and suction the baby's nose and mouth D. Massage the uterus to stimulate harder contractions to free the baby - correct answer Clamp the cord in two places and cut it in t...

When assessing a conscious patient with an MOI that suggests spinal injury, you should: - correct answer determine if the strength in all extremities is equal. During your assessment of a 20-year-old man with a severe headache and nausea, you ask him when his headache began, but he does not answer your question immediately. You should: - correct answer allow him time to think about the question and respond to it. While at the scene of a motor vehicle crash, you determine that there are two...

3 effects of intracranial pressure on vital signs - correct answer bradycardia, irregular breathing, hypertension ___ ___ is part of a syndrome called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - correct answer chronic bronchitis ___ ___ is usually caused by viruses or bacteria and may last several days or weeks. - correct answer Acute bronchitis a group of diseases characterized by the pathological limitation of airflow in the airway that is not fully reversible. - correct answer COP...

Shaken Baby Syndrome can cause which of the following conditions? (A) Hypoglycemia (B) Abdominal bruising (C) Subdural hematoma (D) Lower extremity fracture - correct answer (C) Subdural hematoma Which law protects an EMT if the EMT acts in good faith, is not negligent, acts within the scope of practice, and does not accept payment for service? (A) implied consent laws. (B) Good Samaritan laws. (C) malfeasance laws. (D) absolute immunity laws. - correct answer (B) Good Samaritan ...

Medical Direction - correct answer Oversight of the patient-care aspects of an EMS system by the Medical Director. Protocols - correct answer lists of steps, such as assessments and interventions, to be taken in different situations. Protocols are developed by the Medical Director of an EMS system Offline Direction - correct answer consists of standing orders issued by the medical director that allows EMTs to give certain medications or perform certain procedures without speaking to the me...

You arrive to find a 48 year old male complaining that his chest feels heavy. The patient is awake and talking to you. During your assessment, you note that his skin is pale, cool, and clammy. Your first step is to: A. apply your AED B. administer supplemental oxygen C. obtain a past medical history D. assist the patient in taking his neighbor's nitroglycerin - correct answer B (Your first step is to administer supplemental oxygen. When treating chest pain, it is important to get oxygen to...