"PRN orders" mean

A) by mouth
B) as much as you wish
C) as needed
D) after meals


C

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A 78-year-old male patient was found lying on his bathroom floor. Emergency Medical Responders report that the patient is unresponsive, with unequal pupils, and vital signs are as follows: pulse, 78; respirations, 20 breaths/min and snoring; blood pressure, 210/106 mmHg; SpO2, 99%. The EMRs have applied oxygen by nonrebreather mask, and also report that the patient has a hematoma on the back of his head. What should you do first?

A) Replace the nonrebreather mask with a nasal cannula B) Quickly apply a cervical collar C) Ensure an open airway with a jaw-thrust maneuver D) Lift the patient onto the stretcher for transport

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How long does the internal battery of the CareFusion AVEA power the ventilator and compres-sor?

a. About 20 minutes c. About 40 minutes b. About 30 minutes d. About 50 minutes

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What percentage of a physician's work value is adjusted based on geographic cost differences?

25% 45% 55% 75%

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The service Medical Director is responsible for:

A) providing direct patient care. B) hiring EMS personnel for the service. C) providing licensure for prehospital personnel. D) managing inappropriate medical conduct by service AEMTs.

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