The subcutaneous injection is usually given at a ________-degree angle to the skin surface

a. 30
b. 45
c. 60
d. 90


b

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Which of the following is NOT typically covered under Level II codes?

a. Drugs b. Non-physician providers c. Some physician services for Medicare and Medicaid d. Major surgery

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In the elderly population, respiratory muscle function declines and the chest wall becomes less compliant. Which of the following can be a result of this deterioration?

A) Increase likelihood of broken ribs. B) Higher incidence of pneumonia in the elderly. C) A build-up of mucus in the airways. D) Pleuritic chest pain that is worse with inspiration.

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You have just arrived by the side of a nonverbal patient with snoring respirations. The caregiver states that they were eating lunch when the patient suddenly collapsed face first onto the table. She also states that the patient has a history of a stroke, high blood pressure, and colon cancer. Your priority in caring for this patient at this time would be:

A) Rapid transfer of the patient to the cot B) Feel for a radial or carotid pulse C) Open and look into the patient's mouth D) Obtain a heart rate and blood pressure

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Match the term with its best descriptor.

A. to determine the content of a job B. written statement summarizing what an employee does, how it is done, and why it is done C. compares tasks within jobs to each other and provides a basis for grading or ranking jobs D. the tasks and responsibilities which on the whole are regarded as the regular assignment of an individual E. records the work activities performed, the time it take to perform the work, the individual performing the work, and the amount of time each individual spends on each activity

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