The rapid differentiation between hypoxia and excessive vagal tone is critical when a pediatric patient in respiratory distress becomes bradycardic.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


True

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a. Rapid and shallow breathing b. Weak cough c. Abdominal paradox d. Retractions

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Which test involves gently lifting and tractioning the client's head and then gently pressing down with both hands on the top of the head?

A) cervical compression/decompression test B) vertebral artery compression test C) transverse alar ligament test D) neck rotation test

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An example of a health career in the NHCSS information services cluster is ____.

A) genetic counselor
B) medical illustrator
C) biomedical engineer
D) pharmacist

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The most likely outcome of an insurance claim submitted with a diagnosis code of a sore throat and a treatment code indicating a cast for a broken leg would be ________.

A. coverage at 100 percent for both the sore throat and the broken leg B. the patient may have to pay a coinsurance after the deductible is met C. denied because the treatment was not medically necessary based on the diagnosis D. the fee for service would be applied toward the patient's deductible E. a reprimand to the physician for not treating the sore throat

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