A variation of shelf filing kept on rolling shelves that slide along permanent tracks in the floor is called ____. 

A. vertical files
B. compactable files
C. rotary circular files
D. filing shelves
E. lateral files


B. compactable files
Compactable files are kept on rolling shelves that slide along permanent tracks in the floor so that they can be stored close together when not in use to conserve space.

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A patient who requires home medical oxygen complains of generalized weakness. Assessment indicates a patent airway and adequate respirations. His radial pulse is strong and regular and skin warm and dry. Vital signs are pulse 92, respirations 18, blood pressure 156/88, and SpO2 95%. The patient is currently on 2 lpm of oxygen through a portable tank that is bedside. Which of the following is

appropriate in the care of this patient? A) Continue oxygen administration at 2 lpm via nasal cannula. B) Place the patient on high-concentration oxygen with a nonrebreather. C) Discontinue oxygen therapy since the SpO2 is >94%. D) Administer 4 to 6 lpm oxygen via a simple face mask.

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Accidentally mixing developer with fixer, even in minute droplets, will result in:

a. the release of an irritating sulphur dioxide gas. b. contamination of the processing chemicals. c. lower-quality radiographs. d. All of the above.

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Which is not a provision of the PSDA?

a. Hospitals must provide written information to patients on admission informing them of their rights to executive advance directives. b. Hospitals must document whether an advance directive exists for a patient. c. Hospitals must identify the principal and the health care agent. d. Hospitals must educate their staff and community on advance directives.

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You are about to enter the marital status of a patient, and upon clicking in that field, the following appears:  These possible values are derived from a ________ within the system.

A. value list B. master list C. library D. dictionary

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