If a clinical thermometer breaks, the mercury can evaporate and create a toxic vapor that can harm both humans and the environment
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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A patient who has lost one liter of blood is conscious with a patent airway, but her extremities are pale and cold to the touch. Vital signs are as follows: pulse is 130, respirations are 22 breaths/min and adequate, blood pressure is 74/56 mmHg, and SpO2 is 95% on room air. What is most needed by this patient to increase perfusion to the cells?
A) Increased blood pressure as a result of paramedics administering IV fluids B) Administration of oxygen via nonrebreather mask C) Increased number of red blood cells and plasma volume D) Keeping the patient warm by covering her with a blanket
List two changes in today's health care climate that might affect the helping interview
Question(s) 5-25 will require the use of an ICD-9-CM code book to complete the sentence. Cesarean section is coded to procedure code __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Fecal specimens placed in fixative:
A. should be handled wearing gloves B. can still contain viable parasites C. should be transported in special containers D. all of the above (a-c)