A Patient Who Is A&O Would Be

question 19

Multiple Choice

A patient who is A&O would be:

• A)awake and out of bed.
• B)alert and oriented.
• C)awake and oriented.
• D)aroused and obnoxious.

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Definitions:

Type A

is a personality type characterized by competitiveness, impatience, and a fast-paced lifestyle, associated with a higher risk of heart disease.

Hardy

Possessing or characterized by qualities of resilience, strength, and an ability to cope well with adversity.

Type C

A personality type characterized by emotional suppression, detail orientation, and a high level of conscientiousness; sometimes linked to increased stress-related illness risk.

Coronary Heart Disease

A condition characterized by the impairment of the heart's blood supply due to plaque buildup in the coronary arteries, leading to heart attacks and angina.