You are by the side of a patient who fell 5 feet from a ladder, landing on a concrete porch with lower back and buttocks. Assessment reveals an intact airway, adequate respirations, rapid radial pulse, and skin that is cool and diaphoretic. The patient complains of lower back and left leg pain. No deformity to the extremity is noted; however, the lower back is tender on palpation. The following
vital signs are obtained: pulse 132, respirations 20, blood pressure 102/88 mmHg, and SpO2 97% on room air. Regarding oxygen therapy, you would:
A) provide 2 lpm O2 through a nasal cannula.
B) start positive pressure ventilation to support breathing.
C) administer oxygen at 15 lpm through a nonrebreather.
D) recognize a normal SpO2 and forego oxygen therapy.
C
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When treating young patients, the medical assistant should use which of the following nonverbal communication techniques?
A) Using pictures or having patients draw pictures B) Using toys to demonstrate procedures C) Showing patients the equipment that is being used for treatments D) all of the above
Which nebulizer is used to administer aerosolized pentamidine?
a. Small volume nebulizer b. Ultrasonic c. Babington nebulizer d. Respirgard II
By writing a(n) ________, or draft, or order for payment, the payer directs the bank to pay a sum of money on demand to the payee.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
How can the medical assistant help prevent collection problems?
a. Mandate all payments at time of service. b. Make payment arrangements before the patient is allowed to see physician. c. Inform the patient of the payment policy at the first visit or call. d. Insist upon credit card payment.