Which Patient Should Be Considered the Highest Priority by the New

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which patient should be considered the highest priority by the new RN?

• A)A patient who is requesting his pain medication
• B)A patient who is reported by the UAP to be choking
• C)A patient who is requiring suctioning per tracheostomy
• D)A patient who is requiring discharge instructions who is waiting at the desk with her family

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Definitions:

Progressive Taxation

The tax as a percentage of income increases as income increases.

Proportional Taxation

The tax as a percentage of income remains constant as income increases; also called a flat tax.

Regressive Taxation

The tax as a percentage of income decreases as income increases.

Progressive Taxation

Progressive taxation is a tax system where the tax rate increases as the taxable amount or income of the taxpayer increases, making it proportionally more significant for higher-income earners.