Which of the following statements regarding antidotes is correct?
A) "There are many antidotes for a large number of poisons and toxic substances."
B) "An antidote will neutralize or counteract the effects of a poison or toxic substance."
C) "Antidotes are beneficial because they will remove the poison from the body."
D) "An antidote can only be given in the emergency department by the physician or nurse."
B
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What is the difference between a DNR order and an Advance Directive?
A. An advance directive is decided by the patient and a DNR order is decided by the physician. B. An advance directive relates to current treatment, while a DNR order relates to future treatment. C. An advance directive relates to future treatment, while a DNR order relates to current treatment. D. An advance directive is decided by the physician and a DNR order is decided by the patient.
When a patient is "guarding" his abdomen, you will notice that he:
A. bends his head and upper chest toward his feet. B. has noticeable swelling in the affected area. C. curls up on his side and covers his stomach with his hands. D. sits up with his knees drawn up to his chest.
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A) Is the pressure in the arteries when the heart is not contracting B) Can be estimated as one-third of the systolic blood pressure C) Can be easily obtained by palpating the blood pressure D) Should always be rounded to the nearest 10