You are treating a patient who you think needs an IV of lactated Ringer's. The patient, however, says he is frightened of needles and refuses to give his consent. If you display the IV catheter and bring it toward the patient, you may be charged with:
A) negligence.
B) assault.
C) battery.
D) libel.
B
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A 7-year-old child has fallen and exhibits deformity of his left wrist. He will not cooperate with you as you attempt a closer examination of the wrist. Which statement would be appropriate given the patient's age and behavior?
A) "This will not hurt you at all. Please let me see your wrist." B) "I know that you are scared, but I need to see your hand." C) "The doctor is going to get upset with me if you do not let me see what is wrong." D) "You can trust me. If I can see your wrist, I will get you kid's stickers at the hospital."
Which are published by CMS and used to report procedures, services, and supplies not classified in CPT?
a. dental codes b. disease codes c. injury codes d. national codes
Given the following, solve for the absolute humidity
Relative humidity = 55% Capacity = 9.4 mg/L A) 0.2 mg B) 5.2 mg C) 5.6 mg D) 55 mg
What action(s) do the gracilis, hamstring, and sartorius muscles perform on the lower leg?
A) flex the leg at the knee joint B) extend the leg at the knee joint C) a and b D) The muscles listed do not move the lower leg.