Demonstrate how to check the carotid pulse
What will be an ideal response?
Steps for checking the carotid pulse:
1. Locate the carotid artery:
a. Place fingers on the patient’s larynx
b. Slide fingers into the groove between the trachea and the muscles on the side of the neck
2. Check the pulse for at least 6 seconds, but not more than 10 seconds
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A. living will B. durable power of attorney C. patient self-determination D. health care proxy E. instructive directive at end of life
On the CMS-1500 (02/12), there are _____ fields available for CPT/HCPCS codes and ____ fields for diagnosis codes
A) ?6 and 6 B) ?12 and 6 C) ?4 and 10 D) ?6 and 12
An inpatient census must be taken between 11:00 PM and 1:00 AM every day
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
To what structure is the uvula attached?
a. hard palate c. palatoglossal arch b. palatopharyngeal arch d. soft palate