An endotracheal tube has just been placed in an unresponsive asthmatic patient. To confirm proper placement, which one of the following interventions should be performed first?
A) Attach an end-tidal CO2 detector and watch for color changes.
B) Listen for sounds of ventilation over the epigastrium.
C) Listen for breath sounds over each lung field.
D) Determine the ease by which positive pressure ventilation can be delivered.
B
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A. take careful notes. B. stay calm and try to pacify the caller. C. promise the patient that the issue will be resolved. D. follow up promptly on the problem.
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a. cyanide poisoning. b. decreased cardiac output or heart failure. c. polycythemia. d. carbon monoxide poisoning.
Anatomically, the uterus is divided into three sections, from superior to inferior. The uppermost portion is the:
A) cervix. B) vagina. C) fundus. D) prepuce.
How will patients be affected by the change from ICD-9-CM to ICD-10-CM/PCS?
A) The amount of time to send a patient a bill will take at least three times longer. B) The amount of time to provide copies of records will increase significantly. C) The healthcare providers' budgets will balloon due to ICD-10-CM/PCS costs, so services provided for patients may be reduced. D) Any change will most likely be negligible. The code set used for assigning codes is generally unseen by patients.