What does the "S" in SAMPLE stand for?
A) Significance
B) Severity
C) Sign
D) Seriousness
C) Sign
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A patient who requires ongoing home medical oxygen complains of generalized weakness. Assessment indicates a patent airway and adequate respirations. His radial pulse is strong and regular, and his skin is warm and dry. Vital signs are pulse, 92 beats/min; respirations, 18 breaths/min; blood pressure, 156/88 mmHg; and SpO2, 95%. The patient is currently on 2 lpm of oxygen via an oxygen concentrator positioned bedside. What would be appropriate care in the management of this patient?
A) Continue oxygen administration at 2 lpm via nasal cannula during transport B) Place the patient on high-concentration oxygen with a nonrebreather mask, with the oxygen provided by your portable tank C) Discontinue oxygen therapy since the SpO2 is greater than 94% and initiate transport D) Administer 4 to 6 lpm oxygen via a simple face mask during transport
An organism that can grow in an environment with an alkaline pH, high salt concentration, and at a temperature of 0°C is described as
A) alkaliphilic, halophilic, and mesophlic. B) acidophilic, alkaliphilic, and thermophilic. C) alkaliphilic, halophilic, and psychrophilic. D) acidophilic, mesophlic, and thermophilic.
Radiographs are helpful in revealing each of the following EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?
a. Amalgam particles in soft tissue b. Bluish-colored gingiva c. Base material d. Overhanging restorations
If you are feeling overwhelmed by the idea of writing a term paper that is due in five weeks, a good strategy is to: a. finish it as quickly as possible so you can forget about it
b. wait until the fourth week so you will have to hurry and not waste time. c. ask a friend who writes well to help you. d. break it into tasks that can be completed during each of the next five weeks.