List five factors you should consider when choosing a dressing for a patient with an open wound
What will be an ideal response?
The correct answer should include five of the following key points:
*Amount of wound drainage
*Condition of wound bed (granular or necrotic)
*Presence of wound infection
*Skin condition (can it tolerate adhesives?)
*Frequency of dressing changes
*Availability of wound dressings
*Cost of dressing
*Wound location
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A) open injury. B) hairline fracture. C) compound fracture. D) closed injury.
A characteristic of a staff model health maintenance organization (HMO) is that it:
A. contracts with a multispecialty physician group. B. is a decentralized healthcare delivery system. C. employs salaried physicians. D. agrees to contractual discounts with physicians.
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What will be an ideal response?
Calculate the following adult drug dosages
The physician has ordered Pen-Vee K (penicillin V potassium) 250 mg qid. You have 250 mg tablets. How many tablets will be given for one day?