Which of the following is NOT a reason for medication error identified by the 1848 Code of Ethics of the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and still an issue today?
A) Poor handwriting of prescribing physicians
B) Improper or mistaken use of medical and pharmaceutical abbreviations
C) Lack of proper training and certification for pharmacy technicians
D) Poor environmental conditions causing distractions to those dispensing and selecting medications
C
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When examining your acute care patient, you notice an open wound on his extensor forearm that looks to be an epidermal flap with exposed dermis. The wound is bleeding minimally. This wound is likely:
A. a skin tear. B. a pressure ulcer. C. a degloving. D. an abrasion.
The EMT shows an understanding of newborn resuscitation when she states:
A) "Most newborns require aggressive resuscitation immediately after birth." B) "The EMT must use high-concentration oxygen sparingly because it can be toxic to a baby." C) "Interventions should be performed for 30 seconds followed by reassessment." D) "CPR should only be used when the baby is unresponsive, apneic, and pulseless."
What is the problem with the treatment in the following narrative? The pt. complained of chest pain x 2 days before calling EMS and is now also c/o SOB. Vitals BP 90/50, HR 40, labored with retractions. Treated with O2 and atropine. Upon arrival the pt. felt better
A) No dosages are stated. B) The patient should have received transcutaneous pacing. C) Nothing documented supports the treatment given. D) A and C are both problematic.
_____Formation or presence of a blood clot
a. ventricles b. thrombosis c. bleb d. infiltrate