Read this excerpt from a patient's health record: The patient is a 4-month-old with a 4-day history of nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, and a dry cough. He also has been wheezing for the past 2 days. His congestion is getting worse. He has had a fever up to 103.4°F. His parents say he has not had any apnea, cyanosis, or dyspnea. No one in his family has asthma. His mother was recently diagnosed with bronchitis. Which of the following is a symptom exhibited by the patient?
A. Runny nose
B. Cessation of breathing
C. Difficulty breathing
D. A bluish color in the skin caused by insufficient oxygen
E. A disease caused by episodic narrowing and inflammation of the airway
Answer: A
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A) Yes, but another health care professional must countersign the documentation. B) No, Sanjit must also complete the controlled substance record for narcotics. C) No, Sanjit failed to record the patient's rating of the effectiveness of the medication. D) Yes, Sanjit has followed the proper protocols.
Which direction is the opposite of posterior?
A) ?anterior B) ?dorsal C) ?distal D) ?ventral
The characteristics of a stroke depend on:
A) the cause, location and severity of the stroke. B) the age, gender and ethnicity of the victim. C) the time of day, prior medical conditions and age of the victim. D) the age of the victim, any history of prior cardiac problems and time of day.
Mrs. H. wants her fifth-grade students to read more. She has a reading graph displayed in the classroom with a blank bar for each student
When a student reads for at least 3 hours in one week, he or she gets to color in one box on their bar. The students enjoy competing for the lead position and being praised by Mrs. H. for their improvements. This is an example of a(n) A) activity reinforcer. B) manipulative reinforcer. C) possessional reinforcer. D) social reinforcer.