Which of the following is an element of the Fick principle?
A) Adequate production of pyruvic acid
B) A relatively constant end-tidal CO2
C) An adequate number of red blood cells
D) Consistent white blood cell production
Answer: C) An adequate number of red blood cells
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vital signs are normal. The mother hands you her older daughter's epinephrine pen. You would: A) administer the epinephrine into the patient's thigh. B) ask the mother to administer the pen into the patient's thigh. C) wash the patient's hand with soap and water. D) contact medical direction for permission to use the Epi-pen.
When using a manual system, _____________________ helps save time in having to enter information twice
a. the carbon portion of the payment receipt b. patients entering their information c. use of ink only d. use of a clipboard