You are using the START system for assessment. Which of the following should you assess first?

A) Ability to get up and walk
B) Perfusion status
C) Respiratory status
D) Mental status


Answer: A) Ability to get up and walk

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A. Patient data B. Health insurance claims C. Practice documents D. Patient accounts

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Which of the following is NOT a typical building construction found in hotels?

A) Ordinary B) Frame C) Fire-resistive D) Lattice

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What do the two Ds in CHEDDAR stand for?

A) details and drugs B) drug to drug C) details and documentation D) dosages and documentation

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The best preparation for marketing a healthcare business is

A. a good marketing budget. B. to hire a marketing firm. C. a solid marketing plan. D. training staff in customer service.

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