To determine a patient's health care preferences, the health care provider should talk with the patient and ask questions

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


True

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You have intubated a patient and are obtaining a capnogram that indicates that there is no carbon dioxide present. With this information, you know that:

a. The endotracheal tube is correctly placed due to the lack of exhaled carbon dioxide b. You are hyperventilating the patient and should reduce the amount of ventilations per minute until the carbon dioxide levels come up c. The endotracheal tube is incorrectly placed in the esophagus and the patient should be extubated immediately d. The endotracheal tube is placed in the right mainstem bronchus and should be carefully withdrawn

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Common signs and symptoms following an injury to a hollow abdominal organ include:

A) massive hemorrhage. B) absence of unilateral pulses. C) irritation and peritonitis. D) increasing intrathoracic pressures.

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What is the degree to which a goal has been achieved and the quality of the output measurement as compared to a standard?

A) Effectiveness B) Productivity C) Efficiency D) Performance management

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Radioactive substances taken by a breastfeeding mother can cause in their infants which of the following?

A. Hypotension B. Autonomic nervous system or depression C. Dependence D. Thyroid cancer

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