You suspect your patient is suffering from a stroke. What information is crucial to obtain from family and bystanders that will aid in proper treatment?
A) When was the last meal consumed?
B) Is the patient oriented to the current time?
C) Does the patient seem more agitated than usual?
D) What was the time of onset of the symptoms?
Answer: D
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a. The prescriber must use only electronic prescriptions delivered directly to the pharmacy. b. The patient must have valid secondary insurance. c. The prescriber must use a tamper-resistant prescription pad. d. The prescriber must dispense medication directly from the healthcare office.
Which of the following tips is not a part of common radio etiquette?
a. Speak directly into the microphone. b. Hold the transmit key in for 1–2 seconds before speaking. c. Include detailed information in a single transmission that takes no longer than 60 seconds. d. Do not use the patient's name.
When providing treatment to a patient while he or she is being rescued, it is MOST important to:
A) follow the orders of the person in charge of the rescue. B) administer high-flow oxygen throughout the entire rescue. C) advise all personnel that they are to follow your directions. D) provide reassurance to the patient during the rescue effort.
For an x-ray beam operated at 90 kVp, the required minimum filtration must be
a. 0.7 mm Al/Eq inherent plus 1.0 mm Al/Eq added. b. 1.0 mm Al/Eq inherent plus 1.5 mm Al/Eq added. c. 0.5 mm Al/Eq inherent plus 1.0 mm Al/Eq added. d. none of the above