Knowing normal blood values and understanding what test results reveal enable the medical assistant to educate patients properly.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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You are by the side of a patient who complains of severe chest pain that radiates into his right arm and neck. He is alert and oriented, with an open airway and adequate breathing. His radial pulse is strong, and his skin is cool and diaphoretic. Your partner reports his pulse rate is 84, respirations are 18 breaths/min, blood pressure is 86/62 mmHg, and SpO2 is 98% on room air. You have obtained a medical history and performed the secondary assessment. The patient states that he has had two heart attacks in the past and is allergic to aspirin and sulfa medications. What should you do next?
A) Assist the patient in taking a nitroglycerin tablet B) Administer baby aspirin to the patient C) Administer oxygen and nitroglycerin, and then transport the patient D) Transfer the patient to the stretcher and begin transport
Blood vessels lose elasticity with age, leading to ____________________, which are most commonly seen in the legs because of the increased venous pressures in the legs from standing.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which of the following bones make up the palm of the hand?
a. carpals b. metacarpals c. phalanges d. radii
Medicare beneficiaries in 2010 who needed expensive drugs would pay up to ____ out-of-pocket due to the "donut hole" in coverage under the MMA (2003).
A. $550 B. $1,550 C. $4,550 D. $7,550