List the ASA classifications that are pertinent to the care of a dental patient
What will be an ideal response?
The ASA Physical Status Classifications that are pertinent to the care of a dental patient are ASA I – ASA IV; the complete list is as follows:
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What is diagnosis-related group billing (DRG)?
a. Under DRG, a flat rate payment is made based on the patient's diagnosis rather than the hospital's itemized billing. b. If the hospital can treat the patient for more, it keeps the savings. c. If treatment costs less, the hospital must absorb the loss. d. The patient is responsible for the excess amount.
The mother of a 15-month-old patient states she has "had the croup" for the past several hours. She is now lethargic, with grunting respirations at a rate of 60 per minute and a pulse of 150. You should:
A) perform a head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver and begin ventilations. B) perform a jaw-thrust maneuver and begin ventilations. C) administer abdominal thrusts. D) place a small folded towel under the shoulders and begin ventilations.
Hypertension is defined in adults as 140/90 mm Hg on three separate readings recorded several weeks apart
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
A male patient who works in a steel fabricating plant has suffered a flash burn to his right arm and hand. Which assessment finding would assist the EMT in determining that the burn is superficial and not partial thickness?
A) Presence of pain B) Poor capillary refill C) Absence of blisters D) Strong radial pulse