What is the term for prolonged breathing in the inspiratory phase which can result from a pontine lesion?
a. apnea c. arrhythmic breathing
b. dyspnea d. apneustic breathing
d. apneustic breathing
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A term usually reserved for a credential given by a nongovernmental, nonprofit organization that attests to a person's competency in a given profession is:
A) Occupational licensing B) Board certification C) Specialty certification D) Accreditation
A competent adult patient with chest pain is refusing all treatment. Which one of the following indicates the EMT's most appropriate response?
A) "I will need to have you sign this refusal form and a family member sign as a witness." B) "Before you refuse, I need to tell you that this could be a heart attack and you could die." C) "Since you are competent and rational, it is your right to refuse. Please sign this refusal form." D) "I am sorry, but since 911 was called, we must transport you to the hospital. You can refuse treatment there."
Under APCs, payment status indicator "C" means
A. ancillary services. B. inpatient procedures/services. C. significant procedure, multiple procedure reduction applies. D. significant procedure, not discounted when multiple.
Heart transplant, using a donor heart __________
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).