Aspirin is beneficial to patients experiencing an acute coronary syndrome because it:
A) prevents a clot from getting larger.
B) effectively relieves their chest pain.
C) decreases cardiac workload by lowering the BP.
D) destroys the clot that is blocking a coronary artery.
Answer: A) prevents a clot from getting larger.
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TBI means
A) Temporal brain injury B) Tuberculosis illness C) Traumatic brain injury D) Traumatic below-knee injury
The family of an 87-year-old female has called 911. She is confused and exhibiting improper and out of character behavior. They inform you that she is a diabetic, but takes pills and not insulin. They also state that he has been complaining of dizziness and has been drinking water nonstop as well as urinating. Assessment reveals adequate breathing, skin that is cool, and a radial pulse that is
rapid and weak. Based on this history, you should be suspicious of and treat her for: A) elevated blood sugar. B) urinary tract infection. C) stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA). D) hypoglycemia.
Meaningful Use guidelines require the keeping of an up-to-date
A. past medical history. B. chart note. C. dictation system. D. problem list.
Signs of increased work of breathing in a child include all of the following, EXCEPT:
A. sternal retractions. B. bradypnea C. tracheal tugging. D. preferential positioning.