Your patient just deplaned from a long coast to coast flight and you are called because he has had an acute onset of shortness of breath. You should suspect:
A) an acute asthma attack.
B) disseminated intravascular coagulation.
C) a pulmonary embolism due to DVT.
D) flash pulmonary edema.
C
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A patient involved in a motor vehicle collision has critical injuries and must be removed from the car for care and transport to the hospital. Prior to removing the patient from the vehicle, what must be done?
A) Application of a vest-type immobilization device B) Completion of the primary and secondary exams C) Application of a cervical collar D) Completion of the primary assessment and vital signs
HCPCS is organized by code number rather than by service or supply name
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Throughout much of human history, people believed that illness was caused by forces outside the control of man
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Describe preferred provider organization plans and explain their limited ability to control healthcare costs.
What will be an ideal response?