Teach patients to be careful taking OTC medications such as acetaminophen to avoid an overdose. An overdose of acetaminophen can cause severe damage to the patient's ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
liver
Taking more than 4 grams of acetaminophen in 24 hours can cause severe liver damage.
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A patient's lungs are full of fluid and cannot transfer oxygen to the blood. As a result, she is in anaerobic metabolism. She has a decreased level of consciousness with a patent upper airway and inadequate respirations. Her pulse is rapid and weak. Which one of the following prehospital treatments would best address this situation?
A) High-concentration oxygen through a nonrebreather face mask B) Intravenous (IV) fluids administered by paramedics C) Positive pressure ventilation with supplemental oxygen D) Insertion of a nasal airway and oxygen through a nasal cannula
Alerts sent to other staff members regarding patient care should always be
a. professional. b. personal. c. abbreviated. d. handwritten.
The length of time from claims submission to claims payment is known as _________________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The government agency responsible for administering state compensation laws and handling appeals related to Workers' Compensation claims is:
A. FECA B. State Compensation Board (Commission) C. OSHA D. LHWCA