What is decubitus
What will be an ideal response?
horizontal x-ray beam
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In an office using an electronic health record, the medical assistant must also have the patient's paper medical record open prior to making the call
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A 47-year-old male presents with severe abdominal pain of 3 hours' duration. His abdomen is distended and guarded. Your MOST important consideration for this patient should be to:
A. assess his blood pressure to determine perfusion adequacy. B. transport him in a supine position. C. determine the exact location and cause of his pain. D. be alert for signs and symptoms of shock.
A rapid, irregular pulse following blunt trauma to the chest is MOST suggestive of a:
A. ruptured aorta. B. myocardial contusion. C. pericardial tamponade. D. tension pneumothorax.
A frantic mother called 911 because she found her 18-month-old daughter playing with a bottle of drain cleaner. When assessing this patient, which of the following provides the strongest evidence that the child did indeed ingest some of the liquid?
A) Increased heart rate B) Garbled speech C) Continual crying D) Burns to her mouth