While Preparing to Perform an ECG on a Patient, You

question 44

Multiple Choice

While preparing to perform an ECG on a patient, you ask her if she is on any medications. She replies that she is taking Lipitor and Norpace. You should:

• A)ask the physician if the patient should stop taking the medications prior to the ECG.
• B)tell the patient to stop taking the medications and come back tomorrow for the ECG.
• C)write the names of the medications on the ECG report.
• D)inform your supervisor of the patient's medications.

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Definitions:

Consistency

Refers to the accounting principle that mandates the same accounting methods and procedures to be followed from one financial period to another to ensure comparability of financial statements over time.

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Pertaining to something that is closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand, often used in decision-making to determine if information should be considered.

Decisions

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