The diagnosis of sepsis must include:
A. acute organ dysfunction.
B. an unknown pathogen.
C. HIV-positive status.
D. a specified pathogen.
Answer: D
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A) 70 grams B) 100 grams C) 154 grams D) 500 grams
You are treating a patient suffering from anaphylactic shock. Which of the signs and symptoms would you likely see in this patient?
A. urticaria, bradycardia, tachypnea, and stridor B. subcutaneous emphysema, bradycardia, dyspnea, and wheezing C. urticaria, hypertension, tachypnea, and tachycardia D. urticaria, tachycardia, tachypnea, and hypotension
What should be done if a phlebotomist notices that the specimen tubes he/she is about to use have an expiration date that has already past?
a. use the tube and document the expiration date b. use the tube and notify the doctor c. discard expired tubes and use current tubes d. report the incident to a nurse
Mr. Phillips, a new patient, arrives for his appointment and has his service dog with him. Because he needs your assistance in completing the required forms due to blindness, he is said to have _______________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).