Patients who die 24–72 hours after a water emergency are said to die from:
a. secondary drowning.
b. near-drowning.
c. drowning.
d. post-drowning.
Answer: a
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a. symmetry b. radiation c. compensation d. facilitation
When treating a patient with an open musculoskeletal injury to the thigh, how would you BEST treat the open wound?
A. Cover the open wound with a sterile dressing, pack with ice, and wrap with self-adhesive bandages. B. Cover the wound with bulky dressing, keep the extremity level, and transport immediately. C. Cover the open wound with a sterile dressing, elevate the extremity, and apply a cold pack to the area to help reduce swelling. D. Splint the wound, cover with compression bandages, and transport as soon as possible.
You are attending to a 54-year-old female patient in a homeless shelter. The patient tells you that she had the flu a couple of weeks ago, and she has not gotten over it. She has been tired and keeps waking up at night, sweating. She has been coughing up green sputum occasionally and has been experiencing episodes of chest pain that get worse when she breathes. Based on this information, your patient is most likely suffering from:
a. pneumonia. b. influenza Type A. c. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). d. tuberculosis
The insurance billing specialist is accountable for his or her own actions in regard to legal issues directly related to insurance billing practices.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)