Explain why when one eye has a foreign body or abrasion both eyes are often patched
What will be an ideal response?
Since the eyes move together, both eyes may be patched to limit eye movement which could cause further trauma to the damaged cornea or eyelid.
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a. diet soda. c. coffee. b. milk. d. water.
A good way to reduce confusion and medication errors is to:
A) prescribe a wide variety of drugs that will work together properly B) use extra-large print on prescription pads C) keep the patient's drug regimen as simple as possible D) tell the patient to have another person administer his or her drugs
Which of the following is NOT typically covered under Level II codes?
A. Drugs B. Durable medical equipment C. Hearing services D. Major surgery
You are called to a family practice medical clinic to treat a 75-year-old man who arrive at the clinic approximately 20 minutes ago. The clinic staff members recognized that the patient had several signs of a myocardial infarction. The patient is loudly complaining that he just paid for a cab to the clinic and does not have insurance for the nearest hospital. As your partner begins to attach the patient to the cardiac monitor, you say to the patient, "You have signs of a heart attack, which could cause your heart to stop. I know you are upset, but you need to get to the hospital as soon as possible." Which interview technique are you using?
a. Clarification b. Confrontation c. Facilitation d. Interpretation