In addition to looking for severe bleeding, assessment of circulation in the responsive patient should involve:
A. palpating the carotid pulse to determine the approximate rate and checking capillary refill time.
B. taking a blood pressure and determining if the patient is alert and oriented or confused.
C. applying a pulse oximeter probe to the finger to determine if peripheral perfusion is adequate.
D. checking the radial pulse and noting the color, temperature, and condition of his or her skin.
Ans: D. checking the radial pulse and noting the color, temperature, and condition of his or her skin.
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A. They are irrevocable by the provider. B. They are irrevocable by the managed care organization (MCO). C. They are usually 1-year contracts. D. Providers must provide a 1-year notice to cancel the contract.
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a. sympathetic receptors only. b. parasympathetic autonomic cholinergic receptors only. c. both sympathetic and parasympathetic autonomic cholinergic receptors. d. neither sympathetic nor parasympathetic autonomic cholinergic receptors.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)