The subjective narrative includes information that is elicited:
A) during history taking.
B) through palpation.
C) by observing the patient's actions.
D) from dispatch information.
A
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While mechanically ventilating a patient who has obstructive airway disease, the therapist observes the patient contracting his inspiratory muscles, but notices no ventilator activity. The flow-time scalar indicates that the expiratory flow returns to baseline before the next inspiration begins. What should the therapist do at this time?
A. Add 2 to 5 cm H2O of extrinsic PEEP, and evaluate the patient's response. B. Increase the inspiratory flow, and observe the patient's reaction. C. Increase the delivered tidal volume, and assess how the patient reacts. D. Sedate and paralyze the patient to gain control of the mechanical ventilation.
Prior to restraining a patient, it is suggested that the patient's parent or guardian sign a:
A) Consent for the Use of Restraint(s) Form. B) Release of Information Form. C) Consent of Restraint. D) None of the above
Di was riding her bicycle when something flew into her left eye. She stopped and tried to get it out, but was unable to do so. She does not want to go to the hospital, but her eye is red and extremely irritated, and she thinks the object is still in her eye. A friend has offered to take her to the doctor. To which of the following specialists should her friend take her?
A. Audiologist B. Otorhinolaryngologist C. Optometrist D. Ophthalmologist E. Otologist
According to the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines, section ________ corresponds to Selection of Principal Diagnosis.
A. I B. II C. III D. IV