When conditions that were previously treated no longer exist, it is acceptable to report __________ codes for those conditions that affect patient care, management, or treatment
a. history (of)
b. qualified condition
c. ruled out diagnosis
d. signs and symptoms
a
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Family has called you after the apnea alarm for their 1-month-old baby sounded. They state that the settings seem too high and the alarm goes off frequently. They would like the home health nurse to readjust the settings, so this scenario can be avoided in the future. They do not want the patient transported to the hospital and are prepared to sign a refusal. Assessment reveals no life threats to
the airway, breathing, or circulation. Given the situation, you would: A) have a refusal witnessed and signed. B) adjust the monitor settings and have a refusal signed. C) contact medical direction. D) contact the home health nurse.
Class IB antiarrhythmics are limited to treating
a. atrial arrhythmias. b. ventricular arrhythmias. c. tachycardia. d. congestive heart failure.
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
A 56-year-old man is complaining of chest pain without respiratory distress. His vital signs show a blood pressure of 146/88, pulse 88, and pulse oximetry reading of 97 percent. How should you treat this patient?
A) Administer oxygen via nonrebreather at 15 liters per minute. B) Provide oxygen via bag-valvemask at 15 liters per minute. C) Assure that his airway is secure and monitor his respiratory status. D) Assist the patient with his metered dose inhaler.