When providing emergency care to an aggressive or hostile patient, what is the highest priority?
A) Checking the patient for possible physical causes of the behavior
B) Performing a scene size-up
C) Finding out if the patient is oriented to person, time, and place
D) Calming the patient down
B
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All of the following documentation guidelines have been developed by AHIMA EXCEPT:
A) the health record should be organized systematically. B) authors of entries should be clearly identified in the health record. C) all entries in the health record should not be permanent. D) only approved abbreviations and symbols should be used in the health record. E) only authorized individuals should be allowed to enter documentation in the health record.
Code for cardiac magnetic resonance imaging for velocity flow mapping
A) 75557 B) 75563 C) 75561 D) 75565
Prior to surgery, a patient's skin should be prepped with:
A) soap and water B) a mild bleach solution C) ammonia D) an antiseptic
When body temperature increases, the body responds by:
A) increasing depth of respiration. B) dilating peripheral blood vessels. C) stimulating sweat glands. D) All of the above