Which of the following information in a patient's medical history would be LEAST important to consider in evaluating the patient's pulmonary condition?
A. smoking history
B. occupational history
C. prior pulmonary illnesses
D. dietary habits
Answer: D. dietary habits
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Your patient is a 24-year-old male who is severely depressed. He tells you that he can't "handle the pressure" anymore and that he wants to die. He is refusing transport. Which of the following is the most appropriate decision regarding this patient's care?
A) Leave the scene and allow law enforcement to handle the situation. B) Transport the patient against his will with the assistance of law enforcement. C) Respect the patient's wishes; he is alert, oriented, and capable of giving consent. D) Contact the patient's family to find out what their wishes are.
HITECH stands for:
a. Health Information Technology for Electronic and Clinical Health Act. b. Health Informatics Technology Education for Clinical Health Act. c. Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act. d. Healthcare Informatics and Technology Comprehensive Healthcare Act.
Which of the following is most applicable for symptoms of shivering, cool skin, listlessness, confusion, and slowed pulse and respirations?
a. Hypothermia b. Local cooling c. Frostbite d. Heatstroke
During shock the body tissues attempt to use anaerobic metabolic processes that produces _____, which is harmful to the cardiovascular system
A. alkalosis B. acidosis C. hemorrhage D. nocturia