Which of the following positions would most likely be preferred by an alert and oriented patient with respiratory distress?
A) Trendelenburg
B) Fowler's
C) Lateral recumbent
D) Semi-Fowler's
B
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Glass thermometers are generally not used any longer because:
A) there are many acceptable alternatives. B) many contain mercury. C) of the danger of broken glass. D) all of the above.
Common computer _______________ used in a medical office include word processing software, accounting and billing programs, and appointment scheduling programs.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The urgent care center where you work is being remodeled, and the room usually used for obtaining ECGs is currently unavailable. The ECG equipment has been moved around the corner to the room next to the X-ray room. When you begin your first patient ECG of the day, the tracing looks as shown in the figure. What problem is present and how can you fix it?
A. Extraneous marks; avoid using paper clips on the graph paper B. Somatic interference; ask the patient to be very still while you record the ECG C. Wandering baseline; check and reconnect loose leads D. Flat line; check for crossed wires or loose leads E. AC interference; move the ECG equipment to a room farther from other electric equipment
Which of the following explains why copper tubing is required in central supply delivery systems?
A) It reduces the overall cost of installation B) It is color coded to prevent accidental connection to the nitrous cylinders C) It does not support combustion D) It avoids the necessity of certified technicians to perform maintenance