Why is an occlusive dressing, taped on three sides, used in a patient with an open pneumothorax?
A) It converts an open pneumothorax into a spontaneous pneumothorax, limiting the aspiration of air and enhancing pressure build-up.
B) It converts an open pneumothorax into a tension pneumothorax, limiting the aspiration of air and relieving pressure build-up.
C) It converts an open pneumothorax into a simple pneumothorax, reducing the aspiration of air and relieving pressure build-up.
D) It converts an open pneumothorax into a hemopneumothorax, limiting the aspiration of blood and relieving pressure build-up.
Answer: C
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A. The middle of the three elements of risk, presenting problem, diagnostic procedures ordered, and management option selected, determines the overall risk of complication, comorbidity, or mortality B. The lowest of the three elements of risk, presenting problem, diagnostic procedures ordered, and management option selected, determines the overall risk of complication, comorbidity, or mortality C. The highest of the three elements of risk, presenting problem, diagnostic procedures ordered, and management option selected, determines the overall risk of complication, comorbidity, or mortality D. All three elements of risk, presenting problem, diagnostic procedures ordered, and management option selected, must be equal in order to determine the overall risk of complication, comorbidity, or mortality
When patients arrive at the office, the administrative medical assistant should:
A) avoid eye contact while listening to their remarks B) explain all instructions thoroughly C) ask any necessary personal questions while they are in the reception area D) greet them as soon as it is convenient for the medical assistant to do so