Which of the following may help a patient visualize exactly how surgery will correct his problem?
A. Factual information
B. Educational brochure
C. Educational newsletter
D. Anatomical model
E. Role playing
D. Anatomical model
An anatomical model may help a patient who is having surgery see exactly how the surgical procedure will help correct his problem.
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a. True b. False
You have a patient that stops breathing and has no signs of circulation. You notice a medical alert bracelet indicating the patient is a registered organ donor. You should:
A) call medical control. B) withhold CPR. C) transfer care to the Paramedics. D) treat the patient as you would any other.
What are some relative contraindications for cardiopulmonary exercise testing?
1. Severe pulmonary hypertension or cor pulmonale 2. Known electrolyte disturbances (e.g., hypokalemia) 3. SaO2 or SpO2 less than 85% breathing room air 4. Untreated or unstable asthma a. 2 and 4 only b. 1, 2, and 3 only c. 1, 2, 3, and 4 d. 1, 2, and 4 only
The danger of a thrombus is that a portion of it can break off and start moving through the bloodstream. The moving portion of the thrombus is called a(n) ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).