A 17-year-old boy has fallen from a tree. He states that he cannot move his hands or feet. His blood pressure is 90/60. You suspect he is experiencing what type of shock?
A) Arterial shock B) Neurogenic shock
C) Hypovolemic shock D) Obstructive shock
B
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A) Enhance the time required to train employees. B) Document medication orders. C) Replace quality control measures to reduce medication errors. D) Communicate job responsibilities and scope of authority
Under the DRG method of reimbursement, a psychiatric hospital is paid
a. a per-diem rate based on psychiatric DRGs b. a case-specific rate based on psychiatric DRGs c. a fixed amount per admission d. an amount determined by resources used in treating a patient
The initial dose of Cytomel is:
A) 2.5 mg daily B) 2.5-5 mg daily C) 25 mcg daily D) 15 mcg daily
How does an autoclave kill bacteria on surgical instruments?
A. The soap and water in the autoclave denatures the proteins of the bacteria. B. The high heat denatures the proteins of the bacteria. C. It uses a high-pressure water stream to kill the bacteria. D. It soaks the instruments in alcohol.