If a patient experiencing anaphylaxis shows a complete loss of blood pressure, CPR should be administered.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
If there is a complete loss of blood pressure and/or pulse, the dentist and auxiliary should begin CPR until medical assistance arrives.
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A. Loosen restrictive clothing. B. Hold the patient still until the episode has passed. C. Try to ascertain if the patient has taken insulin or eaten food recently. D. Place a spoon in the patient's mouth.
The potentially most ominous finding of auscultation is:
a. snoring. c. wheezing. b. gurgling. d. quiet.
Which of the following is the BEST definition of "activities of daily living"?
A. The activities necessary for an independent person to perform in order to live alone, including, but not limited to, grooming oneself, feeding oneself, cooking, and getting dressed B. One of a variety of healthcare facilities that provides same-day care for the patient C. the standardized protocols intended to assess and measure the patient's progress, ability, and function throughout the patient's stay in the nursing facility D. refers to the inclusion of any services provided to the patient during the entire process of discharging the patient from observation care status
If a file is misplaced, what can be done to reconstruct it?
A. duplicate all information within the file B. avoid putting a note in the file that it is a recollection of information C. contact insurance companies, laboratories, and other providers for copies of original documents that have been lost D. avoid telling the physician or office staff of your carelessness