Hemoptysis is defined as:
A. vomiting blood.
B. coughing up blood.
C. abnormal blood clotting.
D. blood in the pleural space.
Answer: B. coughing up blood.
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A) it would be difficult to predict any injury due to the speed. B) the vehicle itself would absorb all of the kinetic energy. C) the kinetic energy of the moving vehicle would be transferred to the vehicle and victims. D) survival would be predicted on safety features of the vehicle.
In a patient's chart, a diagnosis:
A) must be explicitly stated. B) can be stated or implied. C) must be part of the HPI. D) must be coded.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
. Which of the following should you include in your teaching after a patient has a dilation and curettage (D and C)?
A. Encourage the patient to eat a high-fat and low-fiber diet B. Tell the patient intercourse may resume as usual after discharge from the hospital C. Allow the patient to resume all activity, including strenuous exercise D. Instruct the patient to avoid the use of tampons for 1 week after the procedure E. Tell the patient to take tub baths for the first week after the procedure