A patient has the following arterial blood gas results: pH = 6.57; pCO2 = 25 mmHg; pO2 = 100 mmHg; HCO3- =22 mmol/L. Which of the following is most likely to account for these results?
A. Hypokalemia
B. Hyperventilation
C. Hypoventilation
D. Improper specimen collection
B
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The appropriate way to handle an incoming call for a physician from another physician is to ____.
A. route the call to the physician immediately, if possible B. take a message for the physician C. provide the calling physician with whatever information is requested D. handle the call yourself without bothering the physician E. tell the calling physician that the physician returns phone calls after hours
You are performing a portable AP chest projection on a large patient. The image receptor is placed landscape behind the patient and a 46-inch SID is measured. It appears as though pertinent anatomy will not be included if the exposure is made with the patient and tube positioned as is. What changes can be made to include all anatomy of interest?
A. Place the image receptor portrait rather than landscape B. Increase the SID to 72 inches C. Open the collimators (increase the size of the light field) D. Expose patient without making any changes
According to Kübler-Ross, all those involved with the dying process may go through the five stages.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
All healthcare facilities are required to convert to electronic health records (EHRs) by the year ________.
A. 2015 B. 2016 C. 2013 D. 2012 E. 2014