For patients taking corticosteroids the operator needs to be alert to the signs and symptoms of adrenal insufficiency
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
T
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Why is documentation important?
What will be an ideal response?
A 68-year-old woman was admitted to the ICU with pneumonia and was intubated when she developed progressive hypoxemia. She has been on the ventilator for 5 days and has been toler-ating this therapy well
The patient has suddenly become severely agitated and appears to be fighting the ventilator. The ventilator's high pressure alarm is sounding continuously. The respiratory therapist disconnects the patient from the ventilator and begins manual ventilation with 100% oxygen and PEEP. The resuscitator bag is difficult to squeeze, breath sounds are present on the left with no adventitious sounds and absent on the right side, and percussion reveals hyperresonance over the right side. The most appropriate action to address this situation is which of the following? a. Pull the endotracheal tube back until bi-lateral breath sounds are heard. b. Administer a bronchodilator and suction the endotracheal tube. c. Extubate the patient and reintubate with a larger endotracheal tube. d. Insert a 14-gauge needle in the second in-tercostal space, midclavicular line, right side.
Critical care centers are appropriate for individuals with serious, but not life-threatening, conditions.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which of the following applies to Medicare coverage that pays for prescription drugs?
a. Part A b. Part B c. Part C d. Part D