Which of the following statements about the assessment of an elderly patient is NOT true?
a. Poorly functioning heating devices may create problems.
b. Curvature of the spine makes it easy to position the patient's head.
c. Properly fitted false teeth can stay in place for artificial ventilation.
d. A patient's lack of self-care should be noted.
b
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An alert but confused diabetic patient is complaining of weakness. Your service carries oral glucose, which has been authorized through off-line medical direction. In this case you should:
A) contact the patient's primary care physician. B) transport for further evaluation in the hospital. C) contact medical direction for authorization. D) prepare and administer the oral glucose.
The cause of the "Black Death" has now been identified as a coronavirus, the same type of virus that causes the common cold.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Any woman capable of childbearing who has lower abdominal pain is assumed to be pregnant and at risk for a(n) ____________________ pregnancy.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The form used to record patient demographic information is a ______________________________ form
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word