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A patient with a tracheostomy tube has been hospitalized for 2 days. During PT the patient suddenly exhibits dyspnea, cyanosis of lips and cramping of R calf muscle. What should the therapist suspect based off the sx? a. heart failure b. DVT c. respiratory distress d. pulmonary embolism Correct Answer - C. Respiratory Distress dyspnea, SOB or cramping in calf mms are common signs of respiratory distress. Mucus plugging, tube displacement, disruption or disconnection of O2 can cause resp...

A physical therapist instructs a patient to change his wound dressing daily between weekly visits to the wound center. At the next visit, the patient reports that he instead changed the dressing only when it was soaked through in an effort to conserve supplies. As a result, the surrounding skin would most likely be described as: 1) Infected 2) Gangrenous 3) Macerated 4) Indurated Correct Answer - Macerated Oct 25, 2019 A physical therapist uses functional electrical stimulation as part...

Methods of draw Correct Answer - Venipuncture -Accessing veins; when we need a large amount of blood Butterflies Correct Answer - Used for small veins, geriatrics, pediatrics, and hands Vacutainer Correct Answer - When a large amount of blood is needed Capillary Correct Answer - Small amount of blood needed Capillary stick Correct Answer - Always wipe away first drop of blood; because of cross contamination, tissue, fluids, dirt, Oil, bacteria Angle for venipuncture Correct Answer...

Co-Payment Correct Answer - Some contract insurance plans require a "fixed amount" be paid for the office visits. This amount is usually collected at the time of the visit. Term Deductible Correct Answer - Amount of money that the insured must incur before the policy begins to pay. Network Correct Answer - When multiple computers are linked together and share information Informed Consent Correct Answer - Giving the patient adequate information concerning the method, risk and consequen...

a Pts. ________ or _____ is taken b4 admission to the hospital Correct Answer - medical history or Pt. interview Any information that the patient provides including a chief complaint, or comments made during an examination are considered ________ Correct Answer - subjective info info based on observations made by the physician or medical assistant are considered ______ Correct Answer - objective info lab results or vital signs are considered _______ Correct Answer - objective info a ...

Infection Correct Answer - A major threat and health hazard in all of our health care facilities. The primary goal of an infection control program Correct Answer - Is to prevent the spread of infection in a health care facility. AIDS Correct Answer - Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, and is caused by a virus called human immunodeficiency virus- transmitted by blood, vaginal fluids, and semen and is not spread through casual contact. May be transmitted through the blood of an infected per...

skull Correct Answer - Which anatomical location does the prefix crani-"refer ? Group Insurance Correct Answer - What is the term for insurance that is offered to an employee and is partially paid by the employer? Use Combination Codes Correct Answer - If a combination code is available, what should a coder do? insurance claim Correct Answer - Begins when the patient contacts a healthcare provider ´ s office and schedules an appointment Guarantor Correct Answer - Who is responsible...

Which of the following on an ECG reflects ventricular heart depolarization? Correct Answer - QRS wave What is the universal standard speed for recording an ECG? Correct Answer - 25 mm/second What is the purpose of performing a specific gravity on a urine sample? Correct Answer - It measures its density when compared with distilled water. All of the following demonstrate quality control. What is the exception? Correct Answer - treating every customer properly What is the pacemaker of ...

If asked to draw a red, blue, blood culture and lavender, which is last? Correct Answer - Lavender What is the recommended disinfectant to clean up blood or other bodily fluid contamination? Correct Answer - Bleach (Sodium hypochlorite) Informed consent is required for? Correct Answer - Invasive Surgery and Biopsy What tests use a red top tube? Correct Answer - Blood pregnancy and hepatic panel Which vein is the routine choice for venipuncture? Correct Answer - Median cubital Tige...

A hemolyzed specimen has the least detrimental effect on the? Correct Answer - erythrocyte- red- is a complete destruction of organism on instruments or equipment that will enter the patient's body. this technique is mandatory for any procedure that invades the body's skin or tissues, such as surgery.? Correct Answer - sterilization which of the following precautions require special air handling and ventilation? Correct Answer - Airborne precautions which of the following projects a p...