Which of the following is not a sign of abnormal breathing?
a. warm, dry skin
b. speaking in two- or three-word sentences
c. unequal breath sounds
d. skin pulling in around the ribs during inspiration
Answer: a. warm, dry skin
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Which of the following is the best method for gathering more information about the patient's condition?
A) Ask open-ended questions. B) Ask no questions, as the patient will not tell the truth. C) Ask several quick yes or no questions. D) Ask a combination of open- and closed-ended questions.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. When making decisions about allocation of limited medical resources, whether the patient actually acted in a way that has contributed to the illness must be an important consideration. 2. HIPAA was enacted in order to restore trust in the health-care system among consumers, health-care professionals, and all those involved in the delivery of care. 3. According to HIPAA, individually identifiable information does not include vehicle identification number. 4. Patient information may be disclosed without authorization to medical researchers. 5. It is not acceptable to have patients sign into the office on a common sheet.