Hyperventilation syndrome will cause:

a. respiratory acidosis. c. metabolic acidosis.
b. respiratory alkalosis. d. metabolic alkalosis.

b

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Law enforcement has requested your presence at the scene of a human trafficking arrest. A 14-year-old girl presents with bruises to her face and abdomen, and reports that she thinks she may be pregnant. Police officers report that the girl's uncle, who is handcuffed at the scene, has confessed to prostituting the girl for the past several months. The patient states repeatedly that she is "fine" and does not want to go to the hospital. Which of the following is an appropriate response?

A) "It's OK, you are safe now and don't have to lie anymore." B) "I can tell you are trying to not anger your uncle, but you need to tell us the truth." C) "Unfortunately, you are a minor and can't refuse to go with us." D) "You have bruises on your face and may be pregnant. You need to come with us to get checked out at the hospital."

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Which of the following BEST supports an "Extended" level review of systems?

a. The level of review of systems that reflects the review of between two and nine organ systems in the medical documentation b. The level of review of systems that reflects the review of one organ system in the medical documentation c. The level of review of systems that reflects the review of no organ systems in the medical documentation d. The level of review of systems that reflects the review of ten or more organ systems in the medical documentation

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