An alert but confused patient with diabetes is complaining of weakness. Your service carries oral glucose, which has been authorized through off-line medical direction. In this case, you should:
A) Contact the patient's primary care physician
B) Transport the patient for further evaluation in the hospital
C) Contact medical direction for authorization to administer the oral glucose
D) Prepare and administer the oral glucose
D) Prepare and administer the oral glucose
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Which of the following blood glucose levels is considered normal for an adult?
A) 40 mg/dL B) 80 mg/dL C) 120 mg/dL D) 150 mg/dL
The ________ is made up of all the bones that form the upper and lower extremities, including the clavicles, scapulae, arms, wrists, hands, hips, legs, ankles, and feet.
A. appendicular skeleton B. axial skeleton C. anterior skeleton D. musculoskeletal system
Some payers offer an Internet-based service called ________ data entry, or DDE, that allows medical offices to enter data without EDI formatting.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Decreased circulation in the arm can be detected by
a. checking for paleness, coolness, or loss of sensation. b. checking the distal pulse. c. checking for capillary refill. d. all of the above.