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[Answered] What is the primary role of a DSP in supporting communication? A. Controlling communication methods B. Modeling and promoting effective communication strategies C. Replacing speech therapy professionals D. Restricting the use of AAC devices

[Answered] Translate the term phlebalgia as literally as possible.

[Answered] Which of the following medications would most likely be used for acne treatment? A. Differin (Adapalene) B. Propecia (Finasteride) C. Triamcinolone (Kenalog) D. Lidoderm (Lidocaine)

[Answered] Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term angiorrhaphy? A. angio (artery) + rrhaphy (incision) = incision into an artery B. angio (atrium) + rrhaphy (puncture) = puncture of the atrium C. angio (valve) + rrhaphy (reconstruction) = reconstruction of a valve D. angio (vein) + rrhaphy (removal) = removal of a vein E. angio (vessel) + rrhaphy (suture) = suture of a vessel

[Answered] A 5-year-old presenting with respiratory distress and drooling indicates that he is: A. Not able to swallow his secretions B. Developing a respiratory infection C. Able to be transported supine D. Having an asthma attack

[Answered] A pulse oximeter reading may be inaccurate in the presence of: A. Nitrogen B. Carbon monoxide C. High blood pressure

[Answered] What is the key feature of the brain in someone who has Alzheimer's disease? A. Missing occipital lobe B. Smaller brain C. Presence of plaques and tangles D. Presence of cholesterol and neurons

[Answered] Simple masks are best used for a pediatric patient who: A. Needs high-flow oxygen B. Cannot be ventilated with a BVM C. Has normal work of breathing D. Cannot tolerate a nasal cannula

[Answered] While reviewing an athlete's medical record, you notice a note that they have Marfan syndrome. Do you remember that this is a risk factor for SCA?

[Answered] Which patient has the greatest risk of developing a central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI)? A. A patient with a central line that was inserted with maximum sterile barriers B. A patient with a single lumen central line in place for 2 days and then removed C. A patient with a multilumen central line emergently inserted 3 weeks ago D. A patient with a peripheral IV urgently inserted upon arrival to the emergency department