List two behavioral changes that could indicate a geriatric patient's pain control is inadequate
What will be an ideal response?
Answers may include change in personality, decreased appetite, screaming, swearing, grunting, noisy breathing, crying, rocking, fidgeting, splinting or rubbing sore area, wincing, and skin that is cold, clammy, or pale.
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What are some known causes of seizures?
What will be an ideal response?
The role of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) includes all of the following EXCEPT:
paying claims for Medicare beneficiaries. establishing policy for provider reimbursement. conducting research of healthcare management and treatment. assessing the quality of healthcare facilities and services.
While assessing a patient at the scene, you note that the patient is experiencing intense, tearing pain in the lower back or abdomen, with the pain radiating down the right leg. Which of the following conditions might these symptoms indicate?
A) Kidney stones B) Splenic sequestration C) Abdominal aortic aneurysm D) Urinary tract infection
Things that are done or accomplished in order to prevent or lessen the severity of a circumstance are known as:
A. proactive measures. B. mock environmental exposure plans. C. proficient measures. D. role delineation charts. E. chain of commands.