The right to refuse treatment is considered a "patient right."

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Answer: TRUE

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You are preparing to transport an 86-year-old female complaining of altered mental status and nausea and vomiting. Aspiration pneumonia would be best prevented by:

A) suctioning her airway as soon as she vomits. B) providing high-concentration oxygen. C) giving the patient aspirin prior to transport. D) transporting in a semi-Fowler's position.

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Which of the following is the cause of most strokes?

A) A spasm in an artery supplying part of the brain B) A ruptured cerebral artery due to hypertension C) Blockage of an artery supplying part of the brain D) A ruptured cerebral artery due to an aneurysm

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