Your partner informs you that he believes the 90-year-old male you are caring for is dehydrated. Which one of the following signs or symptoms best reinforces his suspicion of dehydration?
A) dry and flaky skin
B) increased blood pressure
C) poor skin turgor
D) dry mouth and tongue
Answer: D) dry mouth and tongue
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A. Deluge B. Dry-pipe C. Wet-pipe D. Preaction
The NFPA requires bulk oxygen systems to be located: 1. 10 feet from flammable gas storage. 2. 10 feet from public sidewalks. 3. 5 feet from the property line. 4. 5 feet from congested areas
a. 1 and 4 c. 2, 3, and 4 b. 2 and 3 d. 1, 2, 3, and 4
One step in the transition to ICD-10 is that health care providers will need to identify all systems that utilize:
a. ICD-9 codes. b. electronic transactions. c. electronic emitters. d. billing software.
Which of the following is NOT a service offered by collection agencies?
a. Provide intercept letters. b. Provide credit ratings to providers' offices. c. Trace patient accounts who are "skips.". d. Obtain funds from bankruptcy accounts.