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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What are considered the FIRST and MOST critical steps in the primary assessment of every patient you will encounter?
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
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
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.
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