When applying a disposable cold pack, the resident should be checked every 10 minutes.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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You are assessing an assault victim and note a contusion over the abdomen. Which of the following should you remember while caring for this patient?
A) Unless the contusion is over a critical area, such as the spleen or liver, the likelihood of serious injury is minimal. B) A contusion to the abdomen should always increase your index of suspicion for underlying injury. C) If there is no rigidity or distension of the abdomen, serious injury is unlikely. D) The significance of the trauma is related to the amount of pain the patient experiences on palpation.
An outpatient has an INR of 6.5. This patient's previous test at the same facility had results in the therapeutic range of 2-3 on long-term anticoagulant therapy. The appropriate next step for the laboratory professional would be to:
a. Retest the patient sample b. Recollect the specimen c. Report the result d. Notify the hematology supervisor
The medical insurance coverage for a hospitalized patient has met the maximum and any additional charges will not be paid. The only way to extend coverage is if the physician records an additional complication in the patient's health that needs further hospitalization for observation and/or treatment. The physician feels the patient needs additional time in the hospital prior to discharge. Discuss the potential ethical challenges in this situation.
What will be an ideal response?
The abdominopelvic regions found immediately under the ribs are the
A) iliac. B) hypochondriac. C) lumbar. D) hypogastric. E) umbilical.