Documents in a paper medical record are usually arranged in chronological order.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Answer: False.
Documents within a paper medical record are usually arranged in reverse chronological order.
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a. sleepiness or stupor indicates severe hypercarbia, hypoxia, and acidosis. b. the disappearance of wheezing during a severe asthma attack is a good sign, because it indicates that bronchospasm has stopped. c. tenting of the skin and dryness of the mucous membranes can indicate dehydration due to the asthma attack. d. young children may not show the positional preferences of older children.
Should epinephrine be administered?
An 18-year-old male presents with a negative medical history. He has an appointment with the dentist for the extraction of the upper right third molar. The dentist enters the operatory and administers the injection of anesthesia. In less than a minute, the patient loses consciousness. There are no signs or symptoms of allergy. What will be an ideal response?
Setting flow rates high will cause which of the following to occur?
a. Improve gas exchange b. Lengthen inspiratory time c. Increase air trapping d. Increase peak pressures
Massage therapy for a client with mononucleosis:
a. May help shorten the duration of symptoms b. Is contraindicated until the client is completely recovered and has clearance from a health care provider c. Is indicated if the client has fever d. Has no special considerations for massage