While performing a detailed physical exam on a patient involved in a fall from 30 feet, the patient (who had previously been responding to your questions) stops responding. What should you do next?
A) Start CPR. B) Call medical control for orders.
C) Repeat the primary assessment. D) Continue the detailed physical assessment.
C
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The first step in the method for correctly withdrawing medication from a single-dose and a multiple-dose vial should be which of the following?
a. Select the syringe and needle based on the type of medication and location for the injection site. b. Compare the medication vial (bottle) against the physician's order. c. Thoroughly wash hands with soap and running water. d. Remove needle from vial.
Which of the following agencies does NOT conduct inspections of health-system facilities?
A) The Joint Commission B) Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services C) Department of Public Health D) Drug Enforcement Agency
The normal osmotic pressure in the capillary is
A) 6 mm Hg B) 28 mm Hg C) 9 mm Hg D) 19 mm Hg
A patient goes in for minor surgery and is discharged within 24 hours. What type of care is best described by this scenario?
A. rehabilitation care B. ambulatory health care C. tertiary care