When assessing a geriatric patient for pneumonia, the EMT must remember that:
A) A cough with bloody sputum is typically observed with pneumonia
B) Hypotension is commonly associated with the pulmonary infection
C) A normal body temperature may still be observed in this patient
D) Chest pain and chills are almost always present in geriatric patients with pneumonia
C) A normal body temperature may still be observed in this patient
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Private and public sector organizations that must follow HIPAA provisions are called ____________________
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Which of these statements regarding acceptable alterations of radiographic technique is false?
A) Position the image receptor with the posterior edge a greater distance from the lingual surfaces of the teeth. B) Position the image receptor perpendicular to the embrasures of the teeth of interest. C) Expose two radiographs utilizing two different horizontal angles in the same region. D) Redirect the horizontal angle to intersect the image receptor from the distal to avoid canine-premolar overlap.
In terms of the regulation of radionuclides and nuclear medicine facility, if a particular state conducts the inspections and enforces the NRC regulations in place of the NRC, the state is considered a/an
a. compliant state. b. coop - state. c. agreement state. d. NRC dependent state.