In a healthy person, the primary stimulus to breathe is:
A) Lung pressures
B) Oxygen levels in the arteries
C) Diaphragm position
D) Carbon dioxide levels in the bloodstream
D) Carbon dioxide levels in the bloodstream
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Which of the following is NOT appropriate for inclusion in the radio report to the receiving hospital?
A) Name of the patient's health insurance provider B) Pertinent past illnesses C) The patient's mental status D) Physical exam findings
While working in the emergency department, you accidentally stick yourself with the stylette of an IV needle you just used to start an IV. What should you do immediately?
A) Wash the area thoroughly with soap and running water. B) Stop the bleeding with a sterile gauze pad. C) Wipe the area with a povidone-iodine swab. D) Wipe the area with an alcohol prep.
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the limits on Schedule II prescriptive authority for mid-level practitioners in some states?
Mid-level practitioners must discuss the condition with any patient who is given a controlled substance at least once per month with the collaborating physician Mid-level practitioners may prescribe no more than a 30-day supply of a Schedule II controlled substance Mid-level practitioners may continue a Schedule II prescription for more than 30 days only after prior approval from the collaborating physician Mid-level practitioners may be delegated prescriptive authority for more than 5 oral dosage forms of a Schedule II controlled substance
Supplemental insurance plans for Medicare beneficiaries provide additional coverage for an individual receiving benefits under which Medicare Part?
A. Medicare Part A B. Medicare Part B C. Medicare Part C D. Medicare Part D