A ________ is a type of orthotic used to support weakened body parts, correct deformities, and prevent joint movement
a. brace
b. splint
c. bracket
d. shunt
a
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You and a paramedic partner are caring for a patient who overdosed on a drug that has caused her to become apneic. Your EMT student is providing BVM ventilations with supplemental oxygen via an endotracheal tube placed by the paramedic. The patient still has a good pulse and acceptable blood pressure. The pulse oximeter reads 95% and the ETCO2 monitor reads 28 mmHg. Given these findings, the EMT should:
A) Administer a tube of oral glucose since the patient's airway is protected B) Increase the amount of oxygen being delivered to the BVM reservoir C) Ask the EMT student ventilating the patient to slow the ventilatory rate D) Place the patient in semi-Fowler's position to help reduce intracranial pressure
Which field locator provides the patient's relationship to the insured?
a. 56 b. 57 c. 59 d. 60
Electronic stimulation is also being used to relieve chronic ______________. Electronic devices are implanted and send low levels of electrical energy to nerves. This does NOT allow the pain signals to reach the brain
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
CMS funded a project in 2001 to design a procedural coding system. AHIMA was awarded the contract.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)