A 16-year-old male is complaining of dizziness and shortness of breath. He states that he was tackled hard at football practice yesterday and has experienced left-sided rib pain while breathing ever since. You should:
A) treat for shock.
B) administer aspirin for the pain.
C) ask the patient to smile to assess for facial symmetry.
D) administer oxygen if allowed.
D
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A. Shut off water to all hydrants in the area. B. Notify residents and businesses in the area. C. Shut off hydrants on either side of the test hydrant. D. Notify residents and businesses at the end of the water main grid.
The bronchi are the two main branches from the nose to the trachea.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
A professional attitude involves
A) confidence. B) responsibility. C) empathy. D) all of the above.
Which of the following codes would report monitoring of peripheral arterial saturation, external approach?
a. 4A03XR1 b. 4A13XR1 c. 4A143J3 d. 4A000BZ