Preoperative and postoperative instructions must be reinforced through ________.
A. telephone reminders
B. one-on-one discussion
C. videotapes
D. brochures
Answer: A
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A) Differentials B) Pertinent negatives C) Red flags D) All of the above
If you were to administer an antiarrhythmic drug that was a complete sodium channel blocker, which of the following would you expect?
A) It would prevent the efflux (outflow) of calcium from within the cell. B) It would impede the sodium-potassium pump from replacing the ions to their original locations. C) It would cause excessive muscular contraction, because sodium is the principal cation in myofibril contraction. D) It would prevent the development of phase 0, thereby inhibiting depolarization.
A 51-year-old female patient tripped in the kitchen and fell against a deep fryer, splashing hot oil onto her right arm. Assessment reveals partial- and deep partial-thickness burns to her arm. You estimate that the burn covers 4 to 5 percent of her body. Which statement, made by the patient, provides the most important information for determining the overall severity of the burn from a medical standpoint?
A) "I had a burn like this several years ago." B) "I think that I lost control of my bladder." C) "I have had diabetes for several years." D) "The doctor said that I scar very easily."
Durable medical equipment (DME) is billed using Level ________ HCPCS codes.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).