You have been called for an unknown medical emergency at a residence. On scene, you are presented with an 84-year-old patient who is confused and does not obey commands. The best means of determining the patient's normal mental status would be to:
A) Examine the patient's pupils
B) Question family members
C) Look at the patient's medications
D) Check the patient's vital signs
B) Question family members
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The average length of stay determined by CMS for acute myocardial infarctions has been established at four days. Mr. Carson's recent MI stay consisted of seventeen days. This is identified through PPS as a(n):
A. outlier. B. severe illness. C. comorbidity. D. complication.
The QRS complex on an ECG tracing represents:
A. atrial depolarization and contraction. B. ventricular repolarization. C. ventricular depolarization and contraction. D. repolarization of the bundle of His.
____Made bloodless
a. metatarsal b. equinus c. exsanguinated d. malalignment
Determine the dosage to administer. Ordered: Augmentin 500 mg tidOn hand: Augmentin 125 mg / 5 mLGiven: __________
What will be an ideal response?