Which safety measures can be used to protect a resident with Huntington's disease because of his or her constant body movements?
What will be an ideal response?
Safety measures to protect a resident with Huntington's disease include padding the side rails to prevent injury to the legs and arms; using padded clothing, shoes without laces, and a gait belt; and having two people walk with the resident.
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Which of the following BEST defines the "physical examination"?
a. The physical structure of the human body b. The physician's clinical identification of the severity of and risk posed by the condition, disease, illness, injury, complaint, or other medical reason for which the patient has presented to the healthcare facility for the E/M service c. The objective clinical assessment of a patient's current health status, performed by a physician during an E/M service visit; identifies the functions, performance, and structure of the patient's physiology and health d. Determining the status of an organ by pressing, gently pushing, or touching with fingertips, fingers, or palm of hand
Temperature is usually at its lowest:
A) at mid-day. B) in the evening. C) early in the day. D) during rest.
Which ethnic group has the greatest number of people with cystic fibrosis?
a. African-Americans b. Asians c. Hispanics d. Caucasians
______________________________ mandates that states must provide routine pediatric checkups to all children enrolled in Medicaid.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).