While examining a patient, you note that he exhibits a positive Brudzinski's sign. You suspect:
A) meningitis.
B) pertussis.
C) varicella.
D) tuberculosis.
A
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a. Tonic reflexes b. Somatovisceral reflexes c. Somatomotor reflexes d. Autogenic inhibition
You have been called to a local nursing home for a restless patient with a four-day history of diarrhea. The primary assessment reveals an open airway, rapid breathing, and a weak and rapid radial pulse. Vital signs are pulse, 124; respirations, 24 breaths/min; blood pressure, 100/86 mmHg; and SpO2, 95%. The patient is confused with a history of Alzheimer's dementia. For this patient, it is most important to evaluate for:
A) Intestinal obstruction B) Cause of confusion C) Dehydration D) Blood in the diarrhea
Although ____ is a common fire extinguishing agent, if its level in a building increases, it can make people sick.
A. carbon dioxide B. chlorine C. ammonia D. carbon monoxide
After performing a medical history review, the patient tells you that she is allergic to penicillin. How would you notate this in the patient chart?
in the insurance notes in red pen in the treatment notes in red pencil on the cover of the chart in red pen on the registration page of the chart in green pen