What is the Glasgow Coma Score (GCS) measurement of altered mental status, which according to CDC guidelines necessitates transport to a trauma center?
A) 13 B) 8 C) 14 D) 12
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A patient receiving mechanical ventilation via pressure-regulated volume control (PRVC) has a set target volume of 500 mL with an upper pressure limit setting of 35 cm H2O
During the respiratory therapist's first patient ventilator system check, 25 cm H2O was needed to deliver the set volume. Several hours later the pressure to deliver the set volume is 15 cm H2O. The respiratory therapist should do which of the following? a. Switch the patient to pressure support ventilation (PSV). b. No action should be taken. c. The set volume should be reduced. d. The upper pressure limit should be re-duced.
The OSHA Ionizing Radiation Standard applies to all medical and dental offices that have
A. hazardous chemicals. B. blood draw stations. C. centrifuges. D. x-ray machines. E. autoclaves.
Which best describes the concept of "consideration" in the medical community?
a. Fee for service b. Managed care c. Contract with physicians d. Mutual assent
Tracer methodology is used by JCAHO.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)