As death approaches, what vital signs changes may occur?
What will be an ideal response?
Breathing may become labored. A period of dyspnea followed by apnea may occur. The pulse may become more rapid and weak. The blood pressure may drop and become difficult to hear.
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The AAIDD advocates use of the term ________ instead of mental retardation
A) developmental disability B) mental disability C) intellectual disability D) neonatal onset disability
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. The physician should always be informed when a patient misses an appointment. 2. When an HMO is the patient's insurance company, it can take 30 days or longer for a referral to be approved. 3. Documentation in the patient's chart should not be necessary when an appointment has been canceled due to an office emergency. 4. Double-booking scheduling is especially useful when one patient does not necessarily need to see the physician. 5. When a patient shows up on the wrong day for his or her appointment, you should have the patient return at the scheduled appointment time.
Which of the following parts of a syringe contains the medication, and has graduated markings?
Tip Flange Plunger Barrel
What is true of a myocardial infarction?
A. Nitroglycerin is an effective treatment for a myocardial infarction. B. The pain associated with a myocardial infarction often occurs when the patient is active. C. An angina episode always precedes a myocardial infarction. D. A common cause of a myocardial infarction is atherosclerosis.