A man has been bitten in his arm by his dog. He states that the bite occurred several hours earlier when he accidentally stepped on the dog's paw. When asked, he tells you that the dog is up-to-date on all of her shots, including the rabies vaccine. Assessment reveals two small puncture wounds to the hand with some bruising in the surrounding tissue. The patient wants to refuse treatment and
transport. Given these assessment findings, which one of the following indicates the primary reason the patient should be seen in the emergency department?
A) Risk for infection
B) Possible shock from blood loss
C) Need to complete a police report
D) Prevent formation of a contusion
A
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a. Subcutaneous injection b. Intravenous injection c. Intramuscular injection d. Rapid intravenous injection
The attribute of an effective emergency care system that focuses on assessing the effectiveness of all 14 attributes of the emergency care system is:
a. evaluation. b. medical direction. c. integration of health services. d. continuity of care.
Which of the following is not associated with eccrine sweat glands?
A. Most numerous B. Produce watery sweat C. Cause loss of body heat D. Most numerous in armpits and groin E. Activated primarily by heat
You are transporting a 66-year-old male to the hospital following a seizure. As you reassess him, you note that his mental status is improving and he is now talking to you. You should:
A. administer an IV fluid bolus to maintain perfusion. B. continue oxygenation and further monitoring. C. request a paramedic intercept in case he seizes again. D. reassess his vital signs every 3 minutes during transport.