Which of the following is not a lifestyle risk factor for cardiovascular disease?
a.
physical activity
b.
obesity
c.
diabetes
d.
tobacco use

A92-year-old man with a 45-year history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is intubated in the icu because of a bout of viral pneumonia that fails to improve after 72 hours of antibiotics. although the inspired fraction of oxygen is 100%, the patient's po2 remains at 57 mmhg. positive-end expiratory pressure (peep) is added to allow the inspired fraction of oxygen. twelve hours after the introduction of peep the patient suddenly become hypotensive. at the same time, his oxygen saturation drops from 92% to 61%. on physical examination, his bp is 80/50 mmhg and his pulse is 124/min. he has distended neck veins and distant heart sounds. which of the following would also most likely be seen on this patient's physical examination? - absence of breath sounds in the right hemithorax- high amplitude carotid artery upstroke- a pleural friction rub- pulsus alternans- splenomegaly

You notice a co-worker, john, putting pens and index cards into his bag. when he sees you watching, he shrugs his shoulders and says, "what? this is no big deal; it's just a few office supplies. the company won't even miss them, and besides, everybody themselves to the supply cabinet." john's response shows he does not demonstrate which workplace attitude? 1. dependability 2.punctuality 3.self-confidence 4.honesty

Imagine you are in your future health care work setting, what professional characteristics would you meet your work expectations?