Chapter 2, Problem 10Q

When treating a bloody wound, the caregiver is required to wear protective gloves. Discuss the possible reasons for this. Is this step taken to protect the patient against diseases on the caregivers hands? Is this step required to protect the caregiver from a bloodborne disease that the patient might have?

Select the correct answer, and write it on the line provided. The ____________ are the most common type of white blood cell. erythrocytes leukocytes neutrophils thrombocytes

Write the correct answer in the middle column. Definition Correct Answer aorta _____________________

Write the correct answer in the middle column. Definition Correct Answer Possible Answers aorta _____________________ angi/o artery _____________________ aort/o plaque, fatty substance _____________________ arteri/o relating to blood or lymph vessels _____________________ ather/o slow _____________________ brady-

If the statement is true, write True on the line. If the statement is false, write False on the line. ________ Arteriomalacia is abnormal hardening of the walls of an artery or arteries.

Select the correct answer, and write it on the line provided. The myocardium receives its blood supply from the ____________. aorta Coronary arteries inferior vena cava superior vena cava

Because of the pain medication, Gladys Gwynn may not be able to speak for herself. Since she has no relatives to help, is it appropriate for Dr. Johnstone to make the decision about surgery for her? Given these circumstances, is it possible that when Gladys moved into Sunny Meadows they had her sign a Health Care Power of Attorney to someone at the facility?

Select the correct answer, and write it on the line provided. In __________________________________ fibrillation. Instead of pumping strongly, the heart muscle quivers ineffectively. atrial ventricular

Write the correct answer on the line provided. Hamilton Edwards Sr. suffers from _________________________________. This is atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries that reduces the blood supply to the heart muscle.