It is important to document thoroughly and accurately because:
a. patients expect a lengthy report.
b. if an action or intervention is not documented, it may be concluded that wedid not actually perform an action or intervention.
c. the more that is documented, the more the patient can be billed.
d. lawyers are intimidated by lengthy patient care reports.
b
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A) Until the Velcro starts to crackle B) Until the patient says it hurts C) 30 mmHg beyond the point where the pulse disappears D) Until the gauge reads 200 mmHg
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A. Left-click on an appointment in the Book application and select Open Items B. Click the OI button on the Name Bar C. Click the Pmt Open Item tab in the Transactions module D. All of the above
All of the following is correct regarding premature infants EXCEPT:
A) The thermoregulatory mechanism is immature. B) Glycogen stores may be inadequate. C) The cranium protects the fragile brain tissue. D) The lungs are underdeveloped lacking surfactant.
Which of the following are output alarms?
I. ventilator inoperative II. high-pressure limit III. incompatible settings IV. low PEEP/CPAP A) I and II B) I and III C) II and III D) II and IV