If tissue is approximated too tightly, it can result in:
a. adhesions
b. granulation
c. ischemia
d. keloids
c
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Medicare requires a progress report every
A) Ten treatment days or 2 weeks, whichever is less B) Ten treatment days or once every 30 days, whichever is less C) Day D) Session
Which of the following are the vital signs that need to be recorded?
A) Pulse, respiration, skin color, skin temperature and condition B) Pulse, respiration, skin color, skin temperature and condition, pupils, and blood pressure C) Pulse, respiration, skin color, skin temperature and condition, pupils, blood pressure, and bowel sounds D) Pulse, respiration, skin color, skin temperature, pupils, and blood pressure
You are assessing a 73-year-old male patient who complains of altered mental status and shortness of breath. The patient is conscious, but confused. His pulse is rapid and weak, and his skin cool and diaphoretic. An Emergency Medical Responder provides you with the following vital signs: pulse, 136; respirations, 20 breaths/min; blood pressure, 168/88 mmHg; and SpO2, 89%. A family member states that the patient has diabetes and takes insulin. He also has a history of hypertension, colon cancer, irregular heartbeat, and transient ischemic attacks (TIA). Which action should the EMT take next?
A) Check the patient's blood sugar B) Perform the secondary exam C) Apply supplemental oxygen D) Administer oral glucose
The thyroid gland is located in the:
A) abdomen. B) head. C) neck. D) none of the above.