You are called for a patient with a possible appendicitis. Which of the following positions would be the MOST comfortable for patient transport?

A) Fowler's
B) Semi-Fowler's
C) Lateral recumbent
D) Trendelenburg


Answer: C

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a. "I have really bad belly pain that I also feel in my back." b. "My heart is beating so hard, you can feel it on my chest." c. "The pain is sharp and spreads to both arms." d. "I seem to be vomiting up some blood."

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Which of the following guidelines should you give your client regarding stretching self-care?

A) Stretch beyond normal range of motion to increase flexibility. B) Stretch weak or inhibited muscle groups. C) Stretch in spite of pain. D) Start the stretch with the tightest side first.

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Dr. Hillman broke his leg while he was on vacation last week. His office has fully implemented EHR, so he plans to work from home part of the time. He will go into the office only as necessary to see patients. Which of the following is not possible for Dr. Hillman using the EHR system? 

A. Access patient records from his home computer B. Participate in a teleconference about a patient while viewing the patient's EHR C. Update patient files from his home computer D. Diagnose software problems on his home computer E. Save a patient's record to the central office computer

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The ICD-10-CM code for atony of colon is ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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