________ is a major concern of patients with mental illness because of the stigma and possible occupational repercussions if the condition were known
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Answer: Confidentiality
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Research the term fistula. Give a definition, a list of types of fistulas, examples of where they can occur, and reasons for fistula formation
Translate the following into layman's terms: "Fistulas may cause pneumaturia, feculent vaginal discharge, or a cutaneous or myofascial infection in the abdomen or groin."
Which of the following statements indicates that an OEC Technician correctly understands capillary refill?
a. "Capillary refill is a reliable sign of perfusion in adults, but not as reliable in infants and children." b. "Flushed skin in an adult is a normal finding when assessing capillary refill." c. "A capillary refill of four or more seconds in a patient of any age indicates that the patient is well oxygenated." d. "For a capillary refill test to be normal for a child, it must be assessed at room temperature and be less than two seconds."
You are assessing a 62-year-old female who has an automatic implantable cardiac defibrillator (AICD). As you are applying oxygen to her, she becomes unconscious, pulseless, and apneic. You should:
A. begin CPR and insert a multilumen airway device. B. deactivate the AICD with a magnet and begin CPR. C. allow the AICD to defibrillate her and start CPR. D. begin CPR and apply the AED as soon as possible.
A 15-year-old female was struck by a small car while riding her bicycle. She was wearing a helmet and was thrown to the ground, striking her head. In addition to managing problems associated with airway, breathing, and circulation, it is MOST important for you to:
A. obtain baseline vital signs. B. leave her bicycle helmet on. C. inspect the helmet for cracks. D. stabilize her entire spine.