For mentally disabled patients, you should
A) spend 50% less time with them than with normal patients
B) treat them the same as anyone else
C) remain calm if they become confused
D) call them by their first name
C
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Which of the following statements regarding the use of benzodiazepines is INCORRECT?
a. Benzodiazepines are primarily used for skeletal muscle relaxation, preprocedure sedation, and anticonvulsant activity. b. Benzodiazepines have an onset of action of 1–5 minutes when given parenterally. c. Benzodiazepines act on the CNS by interacting with GABA receptor sites. d. Benzodiazepines are dangerous to the patient and should be used with extreme caution due to a narrow therapeutic index.
Which one of the following asks about the "A" in the SAMPLE history?
A) Do you want to ask me any questions? B) What aspect of your problem bothers you the most? C) How would you assess your pain on a scale of 1 to 10? D) Are you allergic to any medications, foods, or other substances?
Relative to the entrance wound caused by an electrical burn, the exit wound:
A) is a predictor of internal injury. B) heals without surgical intervention. C) is often much smaller in diameter. D) can be quite extensive and deep.
An examination of the circulation on the opposite side on which catheterization is performed:
A) lateral. B) ipsilateral. C) innominate. D) contralateral.