Assessment findings on an elderly patient with congestive heart failure indicate that her failing heart is causing fluid to collect and fill her alveoli. Based on this pathophysiology, for which pulmonary complication should the EMT treat the patient?
A) Decreased blood pressure
B) Collapse of the bronchi
C) Swelling of the tongue
D) Decreased gas exchange
D) Decreased gas exchange
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A client appears agitated and distracted, cannot make eye contact, and does not appear psychologically grounded. Which of the following represents the most therapeutic response?
a) Dim the lights and put on some quiet music b) Offer to treat the client in a seated position c) Refer the client to a qualified health professional d) Rest a comforting hand on the client's back
Glucose is measure in:
A) milligrams per deciliter (100 mL) of blood. B) milliliters per liter (1000 mL) of blood. C) grams per deciliter (100 mL) of blood. D) grams per liter (1000 mL) of blood.
What is the correct health state for Saccharolytic
A) Gingival health B) Periodontal disease
The HMO Act included:
A. a feature that made federal grants and loan guarantees available for planning, starting, and/or expanding HMOs B. a feature that preempted state laws that restricted the development of HMOs C. a feature called the “dual choice” provision which required employers with 25 or more employees that offered indemnity coverage to also offer at least one group or staff model and one IPA-model federally qualified HMO, but only if the HMOs formally requested to be offered D. all of the above