You are dispatched to a sick call. The patient was just extricated from a bathtub where he was trapped under the shower door for 2 weeks. This 72-year-old male had limited access to water from the bathtub faucet. The patient is complaining of disorientation, nausea, and vomiting. What do you think is the underlying cause for the illness?
A) Acute renal failure B) Gastrointestinal infection
C) End-stage renal disease D) Chronic renal failure
A
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a. MPO and SBB b. PAS and LAP c. Acid phosphatase and LAP d. Toluidine blue and reticulin stain
Which of the following statements is MOST appropriate regarding dealing with caregivers and children during a medical emergency?
A) It is best to separate the caregiver from the child so that a proper assessment and care can be given. B) Tell the caregiver that everything will be okay so they are more calm and better able to help the child. C) Try to include the caregiver in all you do with the child so that the child and caregiver are more comfortable. D) Tell the caregiver to step out of the room so you can assess the child without their interference.
The stem that means skin is:
A. cyto- B. cut- C. caud- D. cyan-
When Patricia was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, she decided she might need another individual to make informed medical decisions, should she not be able to make them for herself. Which document would she need to complete?
A. Deposition B. Expressed consent form C. Medical durable power of attorney D. Certificate of deposit