You are assessing a 61-year-old male who is confused. During the primary assessment, you cannot locate a radial pulse. Your immediate action should be to:

A) apply the AED.
B) call for ALS assistance.
C) check for a carotid pulse.
D) start CPR.


C

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________ tissue forms skeletal muscles.

A. Epithelial B. Connective C. Striated muscle D. Smooth muscle

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To participate in a federal financial incentive for using EHRs, a provider must demonstrate "_______________" of EHRs for Medicare or Medicaid patients. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Safety begins with _______.

a. taking personal responsibility b. developing good habits c. leadership by example d. realistic training

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Within the ICD-10-CM tabular list, which contain groups of three-character categories?

a. subclassifications b. sections c. categories d. subcategories

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