Explain the importance of baseline vital signs as it relates to medical emergencies in the dental office
What will be an ideal response?
• These measurements determine the body's ability to pump blood and breathe, which are essential elements for sustaining human life. Determining baseline vital signs enables the healthcare provider to compare what are normal readings for a patient with readings that are occurring during a medical emergency, which will help determine the severity of the emergency. In addition, vital signs are taken to determine the health status of the patient.
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A. asphyxia B. stridor C. saponification D. hypoxia
A male nurse feels uncomfortable arlund a nursing supervisor who frequently makes remarks about his strength and masculinity, despite his asking her not to. One day she referred to him as "macho man" in front of a patient. The male nurse should:
A. Accept the remarks as a compliment B. Report the nursing supervisor to American Civil Liberties Union C. Report the incidents to the Director of Nursing or Hospital Administrator D. Take no action since the nurses actions do not violate any laws.
Refer to the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines I.C.10.b.1 which states: A code from subcategory ________, Acute respiratory failure, or subcategory ________, Acute and chronic respiratory failure, may be assigned as a principal diagnosis when it is the condition established after study to be chiefly responsible for occasioning the admission to the hospital, and the selection is supported by the Alphabetic Index and Tabular List.
A. J96.0, J96.2 B. J96.0, J96.1 C. J96.3, J96.0 D. J96.1, J96.2
What type of healthcare insurance coverage is most common in America?
A. private insurance from employer B. private insurance individually purchased C. government insurance (all combined) D. no insurance