Which of the following BEST defines a presenting problem of low severity?
A. A problem that, if untreated, may lead to increased morbidity and may even significantly impact the patient's health or ability to function
B. A problem that has a specific course and is not chronic in nature, is not likely to permanently impact the patient's long term health, and poses little risk of mortality without treatment
C. A problem that, if untreated, has a high risk of significant morbidity or mortality or an extreme, negative impact on the patient's health or ability to function
D. A problem that may not require the presence of a physician, but is provided under the supervision of a physician
B
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A patient is in cardiac arrest after being submerged in a pond for 15 minutes. You note that his abdomen is greatly distended and it is very difficult to ventilate him. What should you do next?
A) Ventilate more forcibly at a rate of 20-24 breaths/min B) Administer chest compressions to evacuate water from the body C) Place the patient on his side and firmly press on the abdomen D) Administer five abdominal thrusts
The therapist is about to use an MO-MA ventilation device that has a dead space volume of 300 ml to resuscitate an adult victim. What should the therapist do at this time?
A. This MO-MA device is acceptable to use. B. This MO-MA device should only be used with pediatric victims. C. This MO-MA resuscitation device should only be used for victims who have no cervical spine injury. D. This MO-MA resuscitation device should not be used in this situation.
Furuncle of the right lower leg is reported with code ____.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).