You are assessing an 86-year-old male who has fallen down a flight of stairs after getting out of bed to use the bathroom. He is complaining of severe head, neck, and back pain. Which one of the following questions is most appropriate to ask this patient?
A) "Were you holding onto the railing?"
B) "Were you confused when you fell?"
C) "What caused you to fall?"
D) "Do you seem to fall a lot?"
C
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Which of the following differences should be expected when assessing a pediatric patient, as compared to the adult patient?
A) The normal respiratory rate is faster. B) An adult's tongue is proportionally larger than that of a child and should always be considered as a potential airway obstruction. C) The normal pulse rate is slower. D) Capillary refill is not as reliable an indicator of circulatory status.
Which of the following is the recommended and MOST effective form of protection against an infectious biological agent?
a. Standard Precautions b. Self-contained breathing apparatus c. 10% hypochlorite solution d. Mark I kit
What voluntary accrediting agency monitors quality in respiratory care departments?
a. JRCRTE b. AARC c. FDA d. The Joint Commission
A CDC isolation category designed to prevent transmission of diseases spread by close or direct contact is ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).