Your elderly patient has been struck by a car and you suspect serious internal bleeding. Her pulse rate is steady at 80, and her respirations are shallow. She tells you that she takes beta blockers for hypertension. What should you suspect?
A) There is a decreased response of the sympathetic nervous system.
B) You are likely mistaken about the internal bleeding.
C) She has a strong and healthy heart which is compensating.
D) She has fractures of several bones, including femur and hip.
A
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A phlebotomist was assigned to collect blood from a 5-year-old patient in a pediatric ambulatory treatment center. The mother of the patient was the only person who could verify the identity of the child. What could the phlebotomist do?
a. come back later when more identification information is available b. collect the blood and document the form of identification c. ask the patient to confirm her identity d. call the supervisor
How long may patients view and copy their protected health information after their request?
a. 5 days b. 15 days c. 20 days d. 30 days