Which of the following is included in the primary assessment of a conscious patient suffering from anaphylactic shock?
A) Finding out how the patient was exposed to the substance to which she is allergic
B) Assessing whether the patient is able to speak without difficulty
C) Determining whether the patient's systolic blood pressure is over 100 mmHg
D) Looking for hives and swelling
B
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Which of the following teaching methods is useful when patients need to understand cause and effect?
a. Demonstration/return demonstration b. Contracting c. Use of significant other d. Role-playing
Your partner is off from work for an extended period because he is having surgery for a torn ligament. Which structure is in need of that surgery?
A) The thick muscle that surrounds a joint B) Tissue that connects one bone to other bones C) Muscle that connects to a bone D) Connective tissue that connects muscle and bone
An example of a parenteral exposure is _____________
a. bruising your knee on the patient chair b. being splashed with ultrasonic solution c. breathing in hazardous fumes d. needlestick from a used needle
With the advancement of technology, many dental practices are assessing their needs as related to information technology (IT) and IT infrastructure
Indicate whether the statement is true or false