Which of the following is TRUE of the patient with a suspected penetrating injury to or rupture of the diaphragm?
A) This is the only abdominal injury for which removal of an impaled object is recommended.
B) This is one of the primary indications for the use of PASG.
C) Pneumothorax may occur even if the thoracic cage is intact.
D) Breathing is not impaired unless abdominal organs migrate into the thoracic cavity.
C
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What type of door may be required by building codes to be constructed of tempered material that resists breakage?
A. Fire door B. Panel door C. Glass door D. Metal door
A patient has a GCS of 14, is oriented, and converses and opens his eyes when asked. When asked, he will squeeze your fingers and wiggle his toes. How would you describe this patient's motor response?
A) Has a positive Babinski sign B) Localizes pain C) Obeys verbal commands D) Withdraws from pain
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. When an error or a change in scheduling occurs, you should use "white-out" so you can write new information in the same place. 2. Wave scheduling is best applied in smaller practices. 3. When making an appointment for a patient, give the patient a choice between two different dates. 4. When scheduling an appointment that requires the patient to fast, the physician will instruct the patient about the fasting times. 5. When a patient regularly misses appointments, you should call the patient to discuss the reason for this happening.
Res superior is Latin for ______________________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word