You are caring for a patient who had uncontrolled bleeding from his nose due to a clotting disorder. How would you describe this problem in your documentation?

A) Purpura
B) Petechiae
C) Epistaxis
D) Hemolysis


Answer: C

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A) Open chest wound B) Closed tension pneumothorax C) Gurgling chest wound D) Sucking chest wound

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Your client complains of pain in the front of her shoulder. Which group of muscles should you test?

A) biceps, coracobrachialis, subscapularis, and pectoralis minor B) supraspinatus and middle deltoid C) infraspinatus, teres minor, and rhomboids D) pectoralis major, subclavius, and upper trapezius

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Many EHR programs provide "check offs" or ________ that allow a physician to customize the software with a few simple clicks of the mouse. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Retail pharmacies may request DEA permission to destroy outdated or damaged controlled substances ____________________ per year

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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