Explain the purpose and function of Regional Extension Centers (RECs).
What will be an ideal response?
A REC is a nonprofit entity funded by the federal government that provides technical assistance and guidance regarding the selection, implementation, and maintenance of an electronic health record.
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Sammy is a 6-year-old patient who needs to have blood drawn for testing. He is obviously anxious about the procedure, and his mother appears to be just as upset as Sammy is. Which of the following approaches should you take to reassure Sammy and his mother?
A. Ignore Sammy and explain the procedure to his mother, then allow her to calm his fears. B. Explain the procedure to Sammy and his mother using simple language that they can understand. C. Use technical language to explain the procedure, so they will know you are knowledgeable. D. Tell Sammy and his mother that it won't hurt a bit. E. Ask Sammy's mother if there is a friend or relative they can call to help calm Sammy.
How is asthma distinguished from an airway obstruction?
A. Asthma produces wheezing during expirations; airway obstruction produces stridor during inspirations. B. Asthma produces stridor during expirations; airway obstruction produces wheezing during inspirations. C. Asthma produces wheezing during inspirations; airway obstruction produces stridor during expirations. D. Asthma produces stridor during inspirations; airway obstruction produces wheezing during expirations.