Upon assessment of your patient, you notice that he has cool, sweaty skin. This finding is best described as which of the following?
A) Symptom B) Sign C) Complaint D) Diagnosis
B
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Family has called you for a 78-year-old female with a history of dementia, because she appears more confused than normal. The primary assessment reveals no life-threatening conditions. Her vital signs are pulse, 88 beats/min; respirations, 22 breaths/min; blood pressure, 134/66 mmHg; and SpO2, 95% on room air. Aside from the dementia, the patient has a history of hypertension, COPD, and breast cancer, which resulted in the removal of her right breast 11 years ago. Lately, she has had an upper respiratory infection and is telling family that she has a headache. Your first question to family should be:
A) "It sounds like the dementia is getting worse, do you agree?" B) "Do you know if she fell recently and hit her head?" C) "Is there any possibility of diabetes and a low blood sugar level?" D) "Does she take any medications for the high blood pressure?"
How should this situation be handled to reduce the risk to the patient and dental team?
A 48-year-old male presents with a negative medical history. The treatment plan for today’s appointment is to complete an endodontic procedure on tooth number14. As treatment progresses, a small portion of an endodontic file breaks off in the canal of the tooth. What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following represents two primary functions of the GI tract?
A. Assimilation of nutrients and elimination of waste B. Anaerobic respiration and bicarbonate excretion C. Release of hypothalamic factors and maintenance of blood pressure D. Detoxification of drugs and transmethylation of drug metabolites
Which of the following is often used for cold stone therapy?
A) Jade B) Marble C) Sardonyx D) All of the above