Which of the following could cause obstructive sleep apnea?
A) sleeping in the prone position
B) increased heart rate
C) a sudden drop in blood pressure
D) enlarged tonsils
D
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Which of the following best reflects the level of medical decision-making complexity?
a. Straightforward b. Low c. Moderate d. High
You are by the side of a 2-year-old male whose mother states he has a cough that has slowly worsened over the past three days. The patient's airway is patent and respirations labored. Intercostal retractions are accompanied by stridorous respirations. His skin is very warm to the touch. Vital signs are as follows: pulse, 152 beats/min; respirations, 28 breaths/min; SpO2, 97%; and temperature, 100.3°F. Breath sounds are clear and equal. Based on this presentation, you would suspect and treat the patient for:
A) Asthma B) Bronchiolitis C) Foreign body airway obstruction D) Croup
A reference laboratory handles more complex tests than an outside laboratory as well as tests that are infrequently requested.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
U.S. President George W. Bush hindered the progress of electronic health records when, in his 2004 State of the Union Address, he focused more on the challenges of implementation rather than the impact on improvement of patient care.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)