The vital signs are taken in different positions to assess for orthostatic, or ________, hypotension.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


postural

Postural, or orthostatic, hypotension is assessed by checking the vital signs while the patient assumes different positions.

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Patient education consists of all of the following except:

A) utilizing teaching resources in the medical office. B) communicating personal opinions. C) promoting health screenings to patients. D) providing resource information and educational literature.

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In the START triage system, patients in the Dead category are given a ____ tag color.

A. red B. yellow C. blue D. black

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The total amount earned before deductions refers to the ________ earnings and must be calculated for each employee as a first step in the payroll process. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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What term refers to radiographs that are judged to be clinically unacceptable and needing to be repeated?

? A) damaged B) latent C) manifest D) reject

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