Exam 3: Quality, Patient Safety, and Communication, and Recordkeeping

When a relatively high current (usually >1 mA, or 1/1000 A) is applied externally to the skin, which of the following conditions exists?

Which of the following parameters should be monitored during ambulation? 1) Skin color 2) Breathing rate and effort 3) Level of consciousness 4) Urine output

Which of the following is used to report electrical current?

Which of the following terms describes the power potential behind electrical energy?

Which of the following factors can have an impact on the outcomes of therapeutic communication between patient and practitioner? 1) Verbal and nonverbal components of expression 2) Environmental factors (e.g., noise, privacy) 3) Values and beliefs of both patient and practitioner 4) Sensory and emotional factors (e.g., fear, pain)

How can the risk of fire because of static electrical discharge in the presence of O₂ be minimized?

When a small, usually imperceptible current (usually <1 mA) is allowed to bypass the skin and follow a direct, low resistance pathway into the body, which of the following conditions exists?

To verify a physician's prescription for a drug that you need to give to a patient, you would go to which section of the medical record?

Which of the following conditions must be met for a fire to occur? 1) Temperature high enough for combustion 2) Presence of O₂ 3) Presence of flammable material