You are reviewing a prehospital care report (PCR) and note the following entry: "Pt. took PCN TID PO for 5 days." You would interpret this as the patient took:
A) Penicillin injections for five days in a row, three injections a day
B) Penicillin was taken orally three times a day for five days straight
C) Three penicillin pills were taken every other day for five days
D) Antibiotic injections three times a day for five days
Ans: B) Penicillin was taken orally three times a day for five days straight
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A) Assess the child starting at her head and moving to her feet. B) Allow the child to hold a favorite toy during the assessment. C) Be firm with the child and provide concrete instructions on what you expect. D) Touch and hold the child as much as possible.