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question Five leading causes of cancer death in men in US answer lung, prostate, colorectal, pancreas, liver and intrahepatic bile duct question Five most commonly dx cancers (global) answer lung, breast, colorectal, stomach, prostate question Most common cancer in men (US) answer Prostate; followed by lung, colorectal, urinary bladder, melanoma of the skin; (global – […]
Read morequestion Epidemiological Transition/Public Health Transition answer a concept indicating the change that has been historically observed as part of social and economic development, from mortality & morbidity dominated by infections, to morbidity and mortality dominated by what has been called non-communicable disease or degenerative and man-made diseases. question Screening answer testing individuals who are asymptomatic […]
Read morequestion Intracranial pressure is present when cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the skull when the patient has answer Hydrocephalus question The failure of the testicle(s) to descend into the scrotum is called answer Cryptorchidism question A sensitivity to iron or cow’s milk may cause answer Infantile Colic question Systemic manifestations of severe allergic responses include answer […]
Read morequestion human-human transmission prevention answer respiratory/saliva fecal oral sexual – chronic suppression therapy to prevent genital herpes simplex virus HSV-2 infection of newborn in birth process question peak season answer none for sexual route question DNA viruses for which sexual transmission is major route (not blood-borne like HIV) answer herpes simplex type 2 (HSV-2) – […]
Read morequestion What does benign mean? answer not cancer question What does malignant mean? answer cancer question What is a tumor? answer (AKA neoplasm)-new growth question What are the characteristics of a benign tumor? answer grow slowly (could be years), well-defined capsule, not invasive, well differentiated (looks like cells of that location), low mitotic index, do […]
Read morequestion ICD-10-CM answer HIPAA-mandated diagnosis code set under the HIPAA Electronic Health Care Transactions and Code Sets standard starting on October 1, 2014. Stands for International Classification of Diseases (ICD), Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (CM). The ICD-10 lists diseases and codes according to a system copyrighted by the World Health Organization (WHO) of the United […]
Read morequestion An anatomist cuts a cadaver with a large saw in a way that divides the cadaver into equal left and right halves. The cut is along a (blank) plane. a. sagittal b. coronal c. frontal d. transverse e. none of the above answer (mid)sagittal question The (blank) are part of the respiratory system. a. […]
Read morequestion Another name for skin answer The Integumentary System question Epidermis answer Composed of epithelial cells, is the outermost protective shield of the body question Dermis answer Makes up the bulk of the skin, is a tough, leathery lawyer composed mostly of dense connective tissue question Hypodermis answer The subcutaneous tissue just deep to the […]
Read morequestion Physical characteristics of blood: answer sticky opaque metallic/salty taste heavier than water alkaline, pH between 7.35-7.45 question Blood is a type of _______ tissue. answer connective question Process of blood cell formation within the red bone marrow. answer hematopoiesis question Process by which WBCs leave and enter blood vessels. answer diapedesis question Red blood […]
Read morequestion What is Vitiligo? answer Autoimmune condition resulting in the loss of melanocytes and consequent depigmentation of the skin. 1% of the population question What are the features of vitiligo? answer well demarcated patches of depigmented skin The peripheries tend to be most affected Trauma may precipitate new lesions (Koebner phenomenon) question What conditions are […]
Read morequestion According to the World Health Organization, palliative care is an approach that improves quality of life for patients and their families who face problems associated with life-threatening illnesses. From the list below, identify the specific goals of palliative care (select all that apply). a. Regard dying as a normal process. b. Minimize the financial […]
Read morequestion World Series answer Astros beat Dodgers George Springer question NBA Finals answer Warriors beat Cavs Kevin Durant question Superbowl answer Pats beat Falcons Tom Brady question College Playoff Football National Chamionship answer Alabama Crimson Tide defeated Georgia question March Madness National Champinons answer UNC defeated Gonzaga question UL Football Coach answer Mark Hudspeth to […]
Read morequestion MNT Definition answer Therapeutic approach to treating medical conditions via use of diet devised by a medical doctor or registered dietitian question ADIME Acronym answer Assessment Diagnosis Intervention Monitoring Evaluation question 5 Domains of Nutrition Assessment (ABCDN) answer Anthropometric measures Biochemical data / medical tests Client history Diet / food related history Nutrition focused […]
Read morequestion Contraindications answer A sign, symptom, evaluation or diagnosis that directs the therapist to avoid a certain procedure question Indications answer A sign, symptom, evaluation or diagnosis that directs the therapist to apply a certain procedure question Cautions answer A sign, symptom, evaluation or diagnosis that directs the therapist to be prepared to modify a […]
Read morequestion Lispro, Aspart, Glulisine answer Rapid acting Insulin question Risks of all insulin: answer Hypoglycemia, lipodystrophy, rare hypersensitivity reaction question This is the only short acting insulin: answer Regular question This is the only intermediate acting insulin: answer NPH question Detemir, glargine: answer long acting insulins question Diet for Type 1 DM: answer Low carb, […]
Read morequestion Essential Leadership Qualities answer Confident, acts with quiet authority, good listener & competent in wilderness scenarios question Mechanism of Injury (MOI) answer Nature of injury/illness question Questions to ask when checking for available resources answer -Is there someone to help me? Do I need other help? -How far away is additional help? Is there […]
Read morequestion Description of Colles Fracture answer -distal forearm or wrist fractures -results from impact on outstretched hand -most common type of wrist fracture -complete fracture of distal radius -DDD: dorsal displacement of distal fragment (up toward ceiling) -extra-articular, minimally displaced -often seen in post-menopausal women or with osteoporosis question Healing Time for Colles Fracture answer […]
Read morequestion Massage is defined as: answer The systematic & scientific manipulation of soft & superficial tissue question The agency responsible for the regulation of massage is the: answer Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs question Waving your arm in front of you like saying goodbye is an example of: answer Abduction question The two types […]
Read morequestion Freudian answer Excessive anxiety produced from unresolved conflicts among Id Ego and Superego question Adlerian answer Behavioral and Emotional Discouragement as a result of mistaken beliefs and goals question Behavioral answer Problematic Behavioral responses to specific environment question Person-Centered answer Anxiety resulting from discrepancy between self-perception and one’s experience question Gestalt answer Inability to […]
Read morequestion What is the COPM? answer The COPM is an outcome measure. The purpose of the COPM is to provide a framework of assessment and outcome measurement focused on occupation — in other words, the COPM is a measure of occupational performance and satisfaction with performance. The COPM gathers information and data about the occupations […]
Read morequestion Process used by OT practitioners which addresses the typical demands of an activity, the range of skills involved in its performance and the various cultural meaning that might be ascribed to it. 2 types: occupation based , activity based answer Activity analysis question Allow client to achieve mastery in the environment Allow client to […]
Read morequestion Ambulatory Payment Classifiacton (ACP) answer prospective payment system used to calculate reimbursement for outpatient care according to similar clinical characteristics and in terms of resources required question American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 answer authorized an expenditure of $1.5 billion for grants for construction, renovation and equipment, and for the acquiaition of health […]
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