____________________ is an acute alteration of mental status secondary to a physiologic imbalance.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Delirium
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A) Transport the patient despite her refusal to consent B) Advise medical direction of the situation C) Contact law enforcement so your transport of the patient is legal D) Recognize a seizure history and have patient sign a refusal form
Which disease is associated with a parasite that can be potentially transmitted by blood transfusion?
a. Cruetzfeld-Jakob disease b. Lyme disease c. Malaria d. Syphilis
The patient information form is standardized and used by all physicians' offices
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
What is a normal range for serum sodium?
a. 3.5 to 4.8 mEq/L b. 67.0 to 75.0 mEq/L c. 98.0 to 105.0 mEq/L d. 136.0 to 145.0 mEq/L