You have been called to an extended care facility for a 48-year-old male patient with a history of schizophrenia. On scene, you find the patient to be highly agitated and clutching his left hand while complaining that there are bugs in it. After performing the primary assessment and finding no life threats, you should:

A) Determine whether the patient is compliant with his medications
B) Physically assess his left hand for any abnormalities
C) Ask the patient to describe the bugs
D) Reassure the patient that he is safe, and then transport to the hospital


B) Physically assess his left hand for any abnormalities

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According to the American Association for Respiratory Care Clinical Practice Guideline: Humidification During Mechanical Ventilation, a humidifier chosen should:

I. provide at least 30 mg/L water vapor II. provide body humidity III. provide a temperature of at least 30 degrees Celsius IV. provide a temperature of at least 37 degrees Celsius A) I and II B) II and III C) II and III D) II and IV

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A. K22.10 B. K22.1 C. K22.0 D. K22.2

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Which of the following statements regarding caries depth is correct?

A) Incipient caries penetrates less than halfway through the enamel. B) Moderate caries penetrates through the enamel and the DEJ. C) Advanced caries penetrates all the way through the enamel, the dentin, and to the pulp. D) Severe caries penetrates more than halfway through the enamel but not the DEJ.

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