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Questions in medicine

[Done] 'Fundamental Healthcare Procedures' is a term used to describe health interventions to which all adults are entitled. Which of the following interventions could be an example of a 'Fundamental Healthcare Procedure'? The provision of oral hygiene Any surgical intervention Carrying out an appendectomy Providing intravenous antibiotics

[Done] Rings of connective tissue that surround and anchor all four heart valves are: A. Purkinje fibers B. annuli fibrosi C. bundle branches D. vasa vasorum

[Done] A generalized swelling of the eyelids, caused by infection or non-infectious disorders, is called: A. conjunctivitis B. ptosis C. hordeolum D. eyelid edema

[Done] Incomplete development of the pathways of vision to the brain is called what?

[Done] Intra-thoracic pressure increases while holding breath with the epiglottis closed and making a muscular contraction, stopping the flow of blood back to the heart and to the brain, which increases blood pressure. This is termed: A. hypertrophy B. atrophy C. Marfan syndrome D. Valsalva effect

[Done] 13. What role does the QT interval play in assessing cardiac health? 14. How can you recognize left ventricular hypertrophy on an EKG? 15. What are the typical EKG findings in atrial fibrillation? 16. How is the heart rate calculated from a 12-lead EKG? 17. How does the EKG reflect the electrical conduction system of the heart? 18. How do artifact and noise impact the interpretation of a 12-lead EKG? 19. How can you identify a right bundle branch block on a 12-lead EKG?

[Done] Name the medical healthcare professional. A(n) __________ diagnoses and treats urinary system disorders and male reproductive system.

[Done] The combining form for white is which of the following? A. Leuk/o B. Xanth/o C. Chlor/o D. Melan/o

[Done] 1. What organism is found in freshwater habitats and can infect a person if they inhale mist or droplets? A. C. diff B. Hepatitis C. Influenza D. Legionella E. Leaf 2. Which multidrug-resistant organisms (MDRO) cause high death rates and are resistant to most antibiotics on the market? A. C. diff B. MRSA C. VRE D. CRE 3. Which of the following is an appropriate guideline for maintaining safety when using sharps? A. Activating the safety mechanism immediately after use B. Emptying small sharps containers into larger containers when full C. Bending or removing needles before disposing of them D. Picking up broken glass with gloved hands 4. Nick fails to perform hand hygiene after caring for Jesse, who has MRSA. Nick then moves on to care for Murphy, who then contracts MRSA. What method of transmission does this represent? A. Direct B. Indirect C. Droplet D. Airborne 5. What sequence of events leads to an infection occurring within healthcare settings?

[Done] Deconstruct the term into the appropriate elements (prefix, root or combining form, or suffix) from each drop-down box. If the term does not include a prefix or suffix, select "N/A" centralis (Click to select) Suffix (Click to select)