Which is the provisional or tentative diagnosis upon which initial patient care is based?
a. admitting diagnosis
b. discharge diagnosis
c. final diagnosis
d. principal diagnosis
a
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An internal audit can be conducted:
A) prospectively only. B) retrospectively only. C) either prospectively or retrospectively. D) neither prospectively or retrospectively.
A young male patient with a seizure history is postictal in his bed. His airway is patent, breathing labored, and radial pulse strong and fast. Vital signs are pulse, 140; respirations, 20 breaths/min; blood pressure, 158/92 mmHg; and SpO2, 96% on room air. At this time, which action would be most appropriate?
A) Provide supplemental oxygen B) Insert an oropharyngeal airway C) Start positive pressure ventilation D) Place the patient in a lateral recumbent position
When you are assessing a three-year-old who is in respiratory distress, which of the following assessment findings should be MOST concerning to you?
A) Retractions observed above the clavicles B) Abdominal movement during breathing C) Heart rate of 110 beats per minute D) Respiratory rate of 28 breaths per minute
When mail has two delivery addresses, the mail is delivered to the address that
A) appears directly above the city, state, and ZIP code line. B) is closest to the top of the envelope. C) lists a street address. D) lists a post office box.