Which of the following interventions should be performed en route to the hospital during a lengthy transport of a patient with a suspected myocardial infarction?
A) Supplemental oxygen
B) Aspirin administration
C) IV therapy and analgesia
D) 12-lead electrocardiography
Answer: C) IV therapy and analgesia
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A. therapeutic communication. B. nonverbal communication. C. body language. D. transfer of care.
The ________ is a thick, white, fibrous tissue that encloses about three fourths of the eyeball
A. sclera B. cornea
What condition should be sequenced prior to assigning mental retardation codes according to the instructional note found at the beginning of the block?
a. Code first any associated physical disorders. b. Code first any associated developmental disabilities. c. Code first any associated physical or developmental disorders. d. There is no instructional note at the beginning of the block.
A disadvantage of rush orders is that ____.
A. the item sent may be of lower quality B. the vendor may be out of the needed item C. the vendor may charge more for a rush delivery D. they supply the needed item quickly E. they must be paid for in cash