In a healthy individual, for every molecule of carbonic acid, there are ten molecules of bicarbonate ion
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
F
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A 6-month-old has had a fever and cough for 4 days. She is limp and does not respond to you. Her color is grayish and there is only slight air movement at her mouth and nose after opening her airway. Her brachial pulse is 40. You should:
A) begin ventilations and chest compressions. B) perform ventilations and cool her. C) apply oxygen by nonrebreather mask and continue to monitor her pulse. D) perform a series of chest thrusts and back blows.
When the supply of oxygen in the blood is low, the skin looks bluish, which is called _______________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
A patient was admitted with chest pain and diaphoresis. Inpatient work-up revealed acute coronary insufficiency and some hypertensive cardiomegaly. After thorough evaluation of his cardiac and respiratory status via chest x-ray and combined right and left cardiac catheterization, the patient underwent open coronary triple bypass surgery from the aorta using autologous venous tissue. The patient's postoperative course was complicated by fever of unknown origin. The patient was discharged 10 days postoperatively, ambulating well and afebrile. The principal procedure code is __________.
a. 021209W b. 4A020N8 c. 5A1221Z d. BW03ZZZ
List five items that might be included on a patient instruction form