Which pulse site is the most commonly used site for obtaining a pulse rate?
a. Carotid
b. Brachial
c. Temporal
d. Radial
d
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What law did the state of Washington pass regarding physicians prescribing medications?
What will be an ideal response?
Five minutes after you assist a patient with her epinephrine auto-injector, the patient states that she feels much better and would like to refuse additional care and transport to the hospital. What statement would be most appropriate given the situation?
A) "If you feel better now, there is probably no need to go to the hospital. I will get the refusal form for you to sign." B) "Once we help you take your epinephrine, the law requires that you be transported to a hospital for additional care." C) "Epinephrine can make you very sleepy. You can refuse but just make sure that someone is here to keep an eye on you." D) "The epinephrine will wear off in 10 to 20 minutes. Let's see how you are doing then before thinking about refusing transport."
The process of ________ respiration uses the body's store of glucose to make ATP.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The Older Americans Act protects the elderly population against abuse, neglect, and ________.
A. malnutrition B. exploitation C. lack of employment D. accommodating items emphasizing their age E. severe medical conditions