What is the term for atoms that have gained or lost electrons and electrical neutrality?
What will be an ideal response?
Ions. The number of protons (positive charges) in an atom normally equals the number of electrons (negative charges). When an electron is removed from a neutral atom, it loses electrical neutrality and becomes an ion.
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A 24-year-old man was shocked while working on his house's electrical system. Assessment reveals a minor burn to the fingers on his left hand. Aside from being slightly shaky, he states he feels fine and does not see the need to be treated further or transported to the hospital. What statement would you make before allowing him to refuse additional care and transport?
A) "You really need to be evaluated in the hospital emergency department. The shock puts you at high risk for a stroke within the next 48 hours." B) "You need to get the burn site cleaned to avoid infection. This can be done in the hospital emergency department." C) "Electrical burns typically increase in pain as time goes on. The hospital emergency department can give you pain medication." D) "It would be best to let the emergency physician check you out. Electrical shocks can damage the heart."
When Tony Blair took office as Prime Minister, his "New Labour" team was first intent on ____
A) increasing health spending to place British spending in line with the expenditure rates found in other EU nations B) formally abolishing the internal market, though it was unclear what they would replace it with C) inviting the private sector to take a far more active role in the provision of health care D) instituting a new package of reforms after a flu epidemic appeared to swamp NHS resources