The full term for the abbreviation DOA is _________________________.

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


Dead on arrival

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Your patient is in four-point restraints and starts to spit at you during transport. You should:

A) put a nonrebreather mask on the patient but do not administer oxygen. B) place the patient prone, with his face turned away from you. C) place a surgical mask over the patient's mouth and nose. D) wear a HEPA respirator or an N-95 mask.

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Food and drink can be given to a diabetic patient who is having trouble controlling her airway

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A patient undergoes outpatient surgery. During the recovery period, the patient develops atrial

fibrillation and is subsequently admitted to the hospital as an inpatient. The present on admission (POA) indicator is A. Y = Present at the time of inpatient admission. B. N = Not present at the time of inpatient admission. C. U = Documentation is insufficient to determine if condition was present at the time of admission. D. W = Provider is unable to clinically determine if condition was present at the time of admission.

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Against which of the following diseases are elderly patients encouraged to receive vaccination?

A. Shingles B. Colitis C. Gastroenteritis D. Alzheimer's disease E. Measles

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