A patient who has shallow, slow, irregular gasping breaths is said to have ________ respirations
A) central neurogenic B) Kussmaul's C) Cheyne-Stokes D) agonal
D
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Which of the following statements about smoke management systems is MOST accurate?
a. Smoke management is any effort to change pressure within the fire compartment. b. One purpose of smoke management systems is to protect life and reduce property loss. c. One purpose of smoke management systems is to quickly remove smoke from and introduce fresh air into the fire area. d. One purpose of smoke management systems is to prevent fire spread until firefighters arrive.
Where would the information regarding reinspection be located on a typical inspection report?
A) Location information B) Code enforcement area C) Inspection-specific information D) Follow-up information
Claims rejected because they do not meet timely filing requirements are the responsibility of the ________.
A. payer B. provider C. patient D. None of these are correct.
You are treating a patient with a deep partial-thickness burn wound involving 15% total body surface area with irrigation, debridement, and silver sulfadiazine–impregnated gauze dressings. You notice an increase in erythema, more purulent drainage, and that the previously red granulation tissue is now pale. What is the most logical reason for this occurrence?
A. The zone of coagulation is resolving. B. The patient has an allergy to sulfa. C. The wound is infected. D. You should be less aggressive with your debridement because this is a sign of a hyperactive inflammatory response.