What is the appropriate response if a needlestick or other puncture injury occurs?
What will be an ideal response?
If a needlestick occurs, all anesthetic procedures and treatment should be terminated and the injured tissues immediately and thoroughly washed with soap and water. The facility's exposure manager should be notified while appropriate first aid is initiated. According to CDC guidelines, postexposure management should include documentation in both the patient's chart and the exposed individual's health record.
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A) are leads V1 through V6. B) have a positive pole and a negative pole. C) join leads on the back of the body with leads on the front. D) have a positive pole and a central terminal acting as negative pole.
The circulatory system includes the blood vessels and the:
A. heart B. brain C. lungs D. heart and lungs
Because some elderly patients have problems with memory, you should provide detailed ________ instructions that they and their family can refer to as necessary.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The provider's fee for a procedure is $350. The insurance company's allowed amount for procedure is $200. The amount of the write-off is __________
A) $100 B) $150 C) $50 D)$200