An appendectomy performed in a freestanding ambulatory surgical center is an example of:
a.) managed care
b.) primary care
c.) secondary care
d.) tertiary care
Ans: c.) secondary care
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Which of the following describes good hand mechanics during compression techniques?
A) Wrist hyperextended B) Reinforcing hand placed over the metacarpals of the bottom hand C) Wrist flexed D) Reinforcing hand placed over the wrist of the bottom hand
The family of a patient in hospice care for the final stage of lung cancer has summoned 911 because their father is short of breath. The patient is responsive to verbal stimuli and has an open airway with adequate respiration of 18 to 20 per minute. His skin is cool and diaphoretic with diminished breath sounds bilaterally. Your partner reports a heart rate of 112, blood pressure 96/44 mmHg, and
an SpO2 of 82%. He has a valid DNR, but family is scared and wants him transported to the ED for evaluation. Your next action would be to: A) monitor during transport but avoid providing physical care. B) place an oral airway and start positive pressure ventilation. C) provide high-concentration oxygen, monitor vitals, and transport to the ED. D) administer oxygen at 2 lpm and provide emotional support during transport.
Which of the following physical examination findings are consistent with the diagnosis of pul-monary embolism? 1. Congestive heart failure 2. Inspiratory crackles on auscultation 3. Loud P2 4. Tachypnea
a. 2, 3, and 4 only b. 1 and 4 only c. 3 only d. 2 and 4 only
A rule of thumb for normal systolic blood pressure is to take the patient's age plus ____, up to 140 systolic.
A. 50 B. 75 C. 100 D. 125