Question 1
The mother of a patient wants to be evaluated as a living kidney donor. Which diagnostic test would the mother need to be considered as a living donor? Select all that apply.
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.◦ Tissue typing
◦ Renal function tests
◦ Antibody screening
◦ Screening for transmissible diseases
◦ Chest x-ray
Question 2
A patient in the intensive care unit is having brainstem reflexes assessed to validate brain death. What assessment finding would validate the diagnosis of brain death? Select all that apply.
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.◦ No cough reflex to bronchial suctioning
◦ Absent corneal reflex
◦ Grimacing to noxious stimuli
◦ Involuntary gag reflex upon stimulation of the posterior pharynx
◦ Pupils do not respond to light or accommodation
Position of patient to assess jugular vein distention
Types of Brain Tumors
Neonatal Reflexes
A physician uses a portable electronic tablet to enter patient data while in the examination room.
Example of a patient statement.