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How is a vegetative state treated?
Treatment is directed to presenting symptoms and patient needs.
Is chief complaint same as presenting problem?
If you come across the term 'chief complaint', this relates to what the patient is complaining about. Presenting problem is what you note and what presents the problem. The difference is one is from the patient's point of view while the other is yours.
What about a patient's medical chart could be potentially hazardous to the patient's medical treatment?
Although the handwriting of physicians is the butt of many jokes, it is a potentially serious hazard to patients (found in Law, Liability, and Ethics) page190
Why tracheal occlusion potentially kill a patient?
Because a tracheal occlusion means, in layman's terms, that your airway is blocked. It can potentially kill a patient because you can't breath and therefore the supply of oxygen to the brain, heart, lungs and other organs is cut-off, resulting in death.
What is CPT code 99243?
Office consultation for a new or established patient, which requires these 3 key components: detailed history detailed exam medical decision making of low complexity Counseling and/or coordination of care with other providers or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the presenting problem(s) and the patient's and/or family needs Usually presenting problems are of moderate severity. Physicians typically spend 40 mins face-to-face with the patient and/or family
How do you handle CPR if patient acid to his face?
You will need to use a breathing barrier (mask) or BVM to not potentially injure yourself.
How do you write a nursing case study about a 70 year old patient presenting with pain due to fluid filled lesions on the right side rib?
Not sure
Lung auscultation in congestive heart failure?
You listen to both bases for signs of basal pulmonary oedema with the patient sitting up, presenting as crackles or rales.
Which term describes a potentially reversible condition often associated with a high fever in which the patient is confused disoriented and unable to think clearly?
Delirium
Which patient should be treated first the medical asthmatic patient presenting with apnoea or a trauma patient with severe bleeding on the proximal right extremity?
It's a matter of priority, what is more important loss of blood or lack of Oxygen. If the trauma patient is conscious put a bandage in their hand and tell them to apply pressure and elevate the limb if there is no sign of a fracture. Then you can concentrate on the medical patient. Put the asthma patient into the semi-seated position get them to take their inhaler and don't forget to call for the EMS.
What is the medical term meaning a severe systemic allergic response in which the patient may die within minutes?
The potentially fatal allergic reaction is called anaphylaxisAnaphylaxis
What is medical billing code 99212?
99212 is an Evaluation and Management (E/M) Code Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, which requires at least 2 of these 3 key components: problem focused history problem focused exam straightforward decision making Counseling and/or coordination of care with other providers or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the presenting problem(s) and the patient's and/or family needs Usually the presenting probelm(s) are self limited or minor. Physicians typically spend 10 mins face-to-face with the patient and/or family
