A patient should sit quietly for at least 5 minutes before blood pressure is taken
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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All of the following can be cold symptoms EXCEPT:
A) Stuffy nose. B) Mild cough. C) Mild fatigue. D) High-grade fever.
All of the following are characteristics of IgG except
a. Demonstrates agglutination in antiglobulin tests b. Has a plasma half-life of about 23 days c. Has a valence of 10 d. Is able to cross the placenta
Which of the following statements regarding Rh disease during pregnancy is correct?
A) Isoimmunization occurs when an Rh-positive woman becomes pregnant by an Rh-negative man. B) Rh disease is a problem during the first pregnancy and occurs when the mother's blood is Rh positive. C) If the fetus inherits Rh-positive blood, it will create antibodies that can result in maternal hemolysis. D) During subsequent pregnancies, the Rh antibody will cross the placental barrier and attack the fetal red blood cells.
When performing your assessment of a 40-year-old male who is agitated and is displaying bizarre behavior, you should:
A. put your hand on the patient's arm or shoulder. B. limit the number of personnel around the patient. C. ask a police officer to assess the patient first. D. have at least four personnel around the patient.