Which of the following should you do first if a disaster occurs?
A. Run for the elevator and take as many patients and coworkers with you as possible
B. If you are not already in the area, go there immediately and offer your help
C. Assess the situation and count to ten to calm yourself
D. Find your policies and procedures manual to locate the nearest fire extinguisher
E. All of the above
Answer: C
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A) The cells are getting glucose and other nutrients, but not oxygen. B) The amount of oxygen to the cells is adequate, but CO2 is not being eliminated. C) The blood has an adequate amount of oxygen, but not enough nutrients for cell survival. D) The cells are not getting enough oxygen and waste products are accumulating.
Which type of anemia is due to a deficiency of iron in the diet?
A. nutritional deficiency B. hemorrhagic C. pernicious D. pernicious
Indexes, registers, and registries are considered ____________________ sources of patient information
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A young female patient has been stung by a bee and complains that her "throat is closing up." She states that she is allergic to bee stings; the last time this happened, she had to have a "tube put into my windpipe." She is struggling to breathe and can speak only a few words at a time. Knowing that allergic reactions can cause swelling in the pharynx and the larynx, what airway sound would indicate that the patient indeed has swelling in this area?
A) Gurgling B) Stridor C) Snoring D) Wheezing