Elderly in the lowest socioeconomic status are at the greatest risk of need for LTC services
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
true
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A) competent. B) incoherent. C) awake and alert. D) confident.
A(n) ________ case is a manifestation of an infection that is so slight that it is unnoticeable.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
NIH is an acronym for which public health agency?
A. National Institute of Health B. National Institutes of Health C. National Institute of Hospitals D. National Incorporation of Hospitals
While he was changing the battery on a truck, acid from the battery splashed into a 66-year-old man's right eye. The patient now complains of burning pain to his right eye and is having a hard time keeping it open. He is alert and oriented and has no problems with his airway, breathing, or circulation. Your next action would be to:
A) Cover both eyes and provide immediate and rapid transport B) Rinse the eye with a mixture of sterile water and sodium bicarbonate C) Place a cold pack to the eye and immediately transport the patient to the hospital D) Irrigate the eye with water for a minimum of 20 minutes