INSTRUCTIONS: Choose the Word or Phrase in [ ] Which

question 63

Short Answer

INSTRUCTIONS: Choose the word or phrase in [ ] which will correctly complete the statement. Select A for the first item, B for the second item, and C if neither item will correctly complete the statement.
[ Custodial | Intermediate ] care is provided when the patient needs medical attention or supervision but not the constant attention of a medical professional.

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Definitions:

Decreased Capillary Refill

A condition where the capillaries in the nail beds or skin take longer than usual to return to their normal color after being pressed, indicating potential circulation problems.

Tachycardia

An abnormally rapid heart rate, typically defined as a heart rate over 100 beats per minute in adults.

Central Venous Catheter

A tube inserted into a large vein, used for administering medications or fluids, obtaining blood tests, and directly measuring central venous pressure.

Simultaneous Intravenous Medications

The administration of two or more medications through an IV line at the same time.