A preexisting condition that, because of its presence with a specific principal diagnosis, will cause and increase in the patient's length of stay is called a(n) ____________________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


comorbidity

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A) Chest compressions and application of an AED B) Establishing an intravenous line and administering fluids C) Establishing unresponsiveness and check pulse D) Airway management and ventilation

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A sugar pill (which may be thought to be a drug by the patient) is also known as a(n):

A. diet pill B. experimental dosage C. placebo D. energy pill

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Which of the following best describes the units-100 syringe?

a. Each mark equals 100 units. b. It is marked in units of 10. c. There are 100 units per ml. d. All the above.

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The best type of resume to use if you are changing careers or have not held previous jobs in health care is the ____________________ resume

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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