Loss of right ventricular function, secondary to myocardial injury, can lead to profound ___________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
hypotension
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A) Determining the respiratory rate before laying hands on the child B) Auscultating breath sounds over the anterior chest C) Checking capillary refill by pressing on the skin of the fingers D) Performing the primary assessment after the secondary assessment
When assessing an adult patient with respiratory distress, which of the following signs and symptoms would be MOST alarming?
A) Delayed capillary refill B) An SpO2 saturation of 92percent C) Blue coloration to the lips D) Temperature of 101.4°F
A written order requiring a person to appear in court, give testimony, and bring the records described is called
A) res ipsa loquitur. B) subpoena duces tecum. C) respondeat superior. D) a subpoena.
If you suspect that a health care professional is illegally diverting controlled substances, you should report this to the:
A) DEA B) AMA C) State medical society D) Police E) All of the above