The definition of prevalence is
A) the number of individuals in a population having the disease.
B) the severity of periodontal disease involvement.
C) the number of diseased teeth in an individual.
D) the number of markers present.
A
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A) Applying a nonrebreather face mask with 3 lpm of oxygen B) Contacting advanced life support for administration of a sedative C) Tightening the straps so that she is tightly restrained to the stretcher D) Moving away from the patient so she cannot strike you
Which of the following individuals would be responsible for developing privacy policies and procedures in the medical office?
A) Administrative medical assistant B) Office manager C) Physician D) HIPAA privacy officer
You are called to a construction site on a hot and humid day for a male patient suffering a heat emergency. On scene you find a 49-year-old man who is responsive to verbal stimuli. Coworkers state that the patient has been moving concrete blocks all day in the hot weather and has not rested, eaten, or had anything to drink in the past 2 hours. After conducting the primary assessment, you note his
airway to be open and breathing rapid but adequate. His radial pulse is rapid and bounding, and his skin is hot and dry. Which one of the following signs makes this patient a priority for immediate and rapid transport? A) Bounding pulse B) Altered mental status C) Hot and dry skin D) Tachypneic respirations
Why has the nurse asked you to be sure to give Mr. Davis special mouth care?
What will be an ideal response?