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.
In the START triage system, patients in the Dead category are given a ____ tag color.
A. red B. yellow C. blue D. black
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).
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