Before you and your crew can evaluate a patient's altered mental status, you first need to determine ________. Family, friends, and caregivers can help describe this.

A. all current illnesses
B. baseline mental status
C. hypoxia status
D. vital signs

Answer: B

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A. Back table C. Ring stand B. Mayo stand D. All of the above

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The Charleston bending brace is preferred over other braces because it:

1. is worn only 23 hours a day. 2. is worn for 8 to 10 hours at night. 3. is worn at night, when human growth hormone level is highest. 4. corrects any associated upper airway obstruction. a. 1 b. 2 c. 2, 3 d. 1, 3, 4

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