Which term best defines Crude Rates used in statistics?
A) Rate includes the entire or larger population
B) Rate includes a specific factor of the group
C) Rate is used for comparison purposes
D) All of the above
A
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Appointment systems can be ________
a. computerized b. manual c. a and b d. none of the above
Chuck is a 63-year-old man who was scheduled to undergo a hiatal hernia repair. He has a history of hyperlipidemia, the aforementioned hiatal hernia, HTN, and GERD. As part of his pre-op clearance, he had an EKG that showed a right bundle branch block. He is here for further work up of this finding. He is scheduled for labs (to include troponin level, creatine kinase, and ESR) along with
myocardial perfusion studies and a cardiac catheterization. Dx: Right bundle branch block First-listed diagnosis: ________ Secondary diagnoses: ________ Fill in the blank with correct word.
When positioning the 4th digit into an oblique position, which way should the digit be rolled?
medially supination pronation laterally
Which of the following statements about the administration of dextrose to the patient with a traumatic brain injury is TRUE?
A) Hypoglycemia is associated with a poorer neurologic outcome; if the blood glucose level is less than 60 mg/dL, administer 25 grams of dextrose.
B) Hypoglycemia is inconsequential to neurologic outcome; assessing the blood glucose level is not a priority.
C) Hyperglycemia is associated with a poorer neurologic outcome; never administer dextrose to a patient with traumatic brain injury.
D) Hypoglycemia is associated with a poorer neurologic outcome. All patients with suspected traumatic brain injury who have an altered mental status should receive 25 grams of dextrose intravenously.