You are dispatched to an extended care facility for a "sick person." On arrival, you speak with the staff who tells you that Ms. Johnson "just started acting differently and is slow to respond." Your assessment reveals that she is febrile and has vomited. When you move her to the gurney, you notice a stage 3 ulcer on her lower back that has a foul smell. Which of the following statements is most
likely to be TRUE?
A) This is most probably due to neglect. Report the facility to the appropriate authorities.
B) This is most likely a GI emergency, such as norovirus or C. diff.
C) The signs could be masking a more serious issue, such as a cardiac event.
D) The ulcer may be infected, causing sepsis and requiring immediate intervention.
D
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a. 60 years c. 50 years b. 40 years d. 25 years
For a knowledge test, the highest possible score is 100. A score of 60 has a percentile rank of 40. What does this indicate?
A. A score of 60 means that 40% of the test questions were answered correctly. B. Sixty students answered 40% of the test correctly. C. Forty percent of the students earned scores of at least 60. D. Forty percent of the scores were 60 or less.