Which of the following mnemonics can be used to remember the possible causes of a loss of consciousness?
a. AVPU
b. DCAPBTLS
c. PAT
d. STOPEATS
Ans: d. STOPEATS
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Resource value units are comprised of data from:
a. the East Coast. b. the West Coast. c. studies across the nation. d. the Midwest.
Mrs. Newford is a 74-year-old patient who lives in a retirement community, where she happily participates in activities with other residents. Her medications include a beta blocker, anti-inflammatories for arthritis, and a diuretic. She also says she takes over-the-counter antacids frequently for heartburn. When you ask how many times a day she takes the anti-inflammatories, she hesitates before answering, "Two, I think." Which of the following actions might you take to help Mrs. Newford?
A. Talk to the doctor about simplifying her medication schedule B. Instruct Mrs. Newford to take another dose of medication if she can't remember when she took the last one C. Encourage Mrs. Newford to take her medications with meals D. Provide medication instruction sheets for all of her medications E. Recommend that Mrs. Newford move to a nursing facility
Where may a user view a Care Plan associated with a patient's office visit?
A. The Care Plan is saved into the Plan section of the OV note. B. The Care Plan may be viewed at the bottom of the OV note. C. The Care Plan is given to the patient but not stored in the OV note. D. The Care Plan is distributed to the other medical staff in their message centers.
The primary sensory skill involved in verbal communication is
A) gesturing B) seeing or observing C) listening D) touching