Which of the following may improve breathing in the patient with isolated rib fractures?
A) Nitrous oxide
B) Taping circumferentially around the chest
C) Morphine sulfate
D) None of the above
C
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winded because she's getting so old." The patient has a heart rate of 84, a respiratory rate of 20, and blood pressure of 172/90. Your history and physical examination should focus on which of the following possibilities? 1. Pulmonary embolism 2. Acute myocardial infarction 3. Chronic gastrointestinal bleeding 4. Angina pectoris A) 1 and 2 B) 3 and 4 C) 2 only D) 1, 2, and 4
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A) Assess the airway, breathing, and circulation B) Remove the patient from the immediate environment C) Start positive pressure ventilation D) Loosen all tight-fitting clothing
What does Level II of the HCPCS codes contain?
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following is LEAST suggestive of a person's intent to commit suicide?
A. Giving away personal possessions B. Developing or changing a will C. Procurement of a knife or gun D. Taking time away from a job