When palpating the spine of a patient during your assessment, you are feeling the:
A) spinous processes.
B) vertebral bodies.
C) transverse vertebral processes.
D) vertebral pedicles.
Question 2
A 23-year-old male was involved in a motor vehicle accident. He is showing signs and symptoms of shock. Appropriate care for this patient includes all of the following EXCEPT:
A) administering oxygen if allowed. B) keeping the patient warm.
C) laying the patient supine. D) giving small sips of water to support hydration.
The nurse assists the patient in reflecting on his feelings
Assessment of coordination: fingertip-to-nose touch.
A hearing-impaired patient using an interpreter.
Medical assistants can quickly pull up a patient record when a phone call is received.
Sandwich or capture enzyme immunoassay for patient IgM (double capture: IgM capture, Ag capture).