A patient with hemophilia fell backward onto his right hip and now complains of pain to that area. The primary assessment reveals no life-threatening conditions. Vital signs are pulse, 112; respirations, 18 mmHg; blood pressure, 102/84 mmHg; and SpO2, 99%. During transport, which of these findings would be of greatest concern?
A) Increasing bruising and pain to the right hip becomes evident
B) SpO2 reading dips to 95% for a few minutes
C) Hematoma formation on the right hip that is palpable
D) Heart rate increases to and is sustained at more than 130 beats/min
D) Heart rate increases to and is sustained at more than 130 beats/min
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a. pitch in to help b. focus on his or her own tasks c. expect the peer to pull his or her own weight d. report the problem to the physician
After blood has entered the right ventricle, it is next moved into the:
A) left ventricle. B) pulmonary artery. C) left atrium. D) aorta.
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A) notify the local and state public health departments. B) send the organisms to a reference laboratory for confirmation. C) report the organism and notify the infection control department. D) destroy the organisms to prevent exposure.
Which agency advises against using a patient's name in the body of a medical report?
A. Association for Health Care Documentation Integrity (AHDI) B. American Heart Association (AHA) C. American Medical Association (AMA) D. American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC)