Which of the following are measures of processes, experiences, and outcomes of patient care?
A. CPT
B. CQM
C. TQM
D. None of these
B. CQM
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When the body's own immune system starts attacking itself, this is called an:
A) emergency of diabetes. B) endocrine emergency. C) allergic disorder. D) autoimmune disorder.
Which clinical finding is most suggestive of a patient who is decompensating?
A) Narrowing pulse pressure B) Heart rate < 100 beats/min C) Pulse oximeter reading < 96% D) Skin that is pale, cold, and dry
Patient has an AICD
Select the correct code for each of the diagnoses: a. Z95.820 b. Z95.0 c. Z95.810 d. Z95.811
You are requested out to County Road 93 for a vehicle collision at a rural area known for serious crashes. After driving with lights and sirens for nearly 20 minutes to reach the scene, you arrive at the intersection at the east end of the county. As you pull up, you see 2 pickup trucks crushed into a mass of twisted, smoking metal. A sheriff's deputy is shouting and waving you over to the passenger side door of one of the demolished trucks. You quickly look down all four roads leading to the scene and note that they are deserted as far as you can see. You end up transporting an unstable trauma patient from this scene. Assuming that the patient is breathing adequately, what should you be doing about every 5 minutes during the transport phase?
a. reassessing vital signs b. providing an update to the receiving facility c. checking your ETA with the navigational equipment d. attempting to rendezvous with an ALS crew