When administering continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) to a patient in respiratory distress, which of these statements made by the patient would be most concerning?
A) "The mask is too tight."
B) "I feel nauseated."
C) "My mouth is getting dry."
D) "My nose hurts from the mask."
B) "I feel nauseated."
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Most EHR programs allow electronic transmission of ________ from a patient's PCP to both the managed care insurance program and the specialists the patient needs to see.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which of the following best describes the function of standardization of the EKG machine?
a. To set machine timing b. To determine whether the machine is set and working properly c. To check for artifacts d. To determine the correct placement of chest electrodes
Gum disease does not usually have serious consequences
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following conditions can an ECG machine detect if you set up heart rate limits on the machine?
A. Congestive heart failure B. Tachycardia C. Myocardial infarction D. Ischemia