Hypoxemia and ____ are the most common complications during and after bronchoscopy.
A. arrhythmias
B. tension pneumothorax
C. bleeding
D. infection
Answer: A
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A) take the patient to the facility specified by the doctor. B) call the supervisor to report a HIPAA violation. C) recognize a violation of the EMTALA statute. D) ask the patient what hospital he wants to be taken to.
A male patient has suffered an injury that severed his spinal cord in the thoracic spine. What presentation would be associated with this injury?
A) He will have no sensation in his arms. B) He will feel pain below the injury in his legs. C) He will have decreased motor ability above the injury. D) He will experience paralysis to the legs.
Plasma thromboplastin component deficiency is reported with code ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
What is the primary benefit of excluding dangerous abbreviations from medical and pharmacy usage?
A) Tort reform B) Insurance costs C) Patient safety D) Reduced liability