What is an early sign that a patient may be going into shock?

A) Increase in skin profusion
B) Decrease in blood pressure
C) Diaphoresis and anxiety
D) Poor skin turgor


Answer: C

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A) 150 to 200 mL/hour.
B) 500 to 600 mL/hour.
C) 100 to 125 mL/hour.
D) 250 to 275 mL/hour.

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Normal, routine antepartum, delivery, and postpartum care are included in the global obstetric package, with only one code reported when a single medical group provides all services within the package

A) True B) False

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A) V01.79 B) V73.89 C) V08 D) V65.44

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As you remove the needle from the patient's arm, you apply pressure to the puncture site and you should engage the safety mechanism immediately using: (Choose all that apply)A) your index finger.B) the edge of the sharps container.C) your thumb.D) the edge of the table.

What will be an ideal response?

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