Prior to administering nitroglycerin to a patient with chest pain, you should:
A) elevate the patient's lower extremities.
B) obtain vital signs to detect hypotension.
C) inquire about an allergy to salicylates.
D) auscultate the patient's breath sounds.
Answer: B) obtain vital signs to detect hypotension.
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A) Hypotonic crystalloids B) Isotonic crystalloids C) Hypertonic crystalloids D) Isotonic colloids
To determine the reason for an encounter and the conditions treated, coders should review the __________ because providers will often document additional information about a condition elsewhere
a. discharge summary and face sheet b. list of diagnoses and procedures c. patient record in its entirety d. submitted health insurance claim
After an exercise stress test, the patient will have a cooling-off period. How long does this last and what should you do during this time?
A. No cooling-off time is needed for this test. B. It lasts 30 minutes and you do not have any responsibilities during this time. C. It will last 6 to 15 minutes and you should monitor the patient for any changes. D. The cooling-off period lasts about 45 minutes and you should monitor the patient for any changes.
Which of the following is the correct dateline for a business letter?
A. August 20, 2015 B. August, 20, 2015 C. Aug. 20, 2015 D. 8/20/2015 E. Aug. 20 2015