You are caring for a patient with known sickle cell disease. You would also examine this patient for the presence? of:

When does respiratory distress change to respiratory failure?

A) When the compensatory mechanism is no longer needed and the patient goes into arrest. B) When the patient who is short of breath, with noisy respiration, presents in the tripod position but then suddenly has the condition clear up and return to normal. C) When the respiratory challenge continues, the systems fail with the demand for oxygen, pupils dilate, and the skin becomes hot and dry. D) When the respiratory challenge continues, the systems cannot keep up with the demand, and skin color and mental status change.

The liquid portion of blood is called:

a. erythrocytes b. plasma c. leukocytes d. hemoglobin

Blind randomized trials are

A) new tools which scientists can use to examine millions of compounds a year to screen for good ideas or drug leads B) phase I research studies C) phase II research studies D) studies where volunteers do not know whether they are receiving the drug, a placebo, or standard treatment

Which federal government agencies serve on the ICD-10-CM/PCS Coordination and Maintenance Committee?

a. AAPC and AMA b. AHA and AHIMA c. CDC and HHS d. CMS and NCHS