You work in an oncologist office, and a patient calls to get the results of their breast biopsy. You cannot determine the identity of the patient over the phone so you should ________.
A. not disclose any information until you have received proper release
B. go ahead and release the requested information
C. have them call the lab directly for the results
D. tell them to call back and talk to someone else
Answer: A
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When assessing a patient's pulse, you note that it is irregular. To get an accurate heart rate, you would:
A) listen to the pulse with a stethoscope. B) count the number of beats that occur in 1 minute. C) double the number of beats obtained in 30 seconds. D) feel the carotid pulse for 30 seconds and multiply by 2.
You are transporting a male patient who was stabbed in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen. On scene, the patient was alert and oriented, with a patent airway and adequate respirations. There was minimal hemorrhage from the stab wound, which was covered with a sterile dressing. Oxygen was applied and transport was initiated. During the reassessment, which assessment finding should the EMT consider to be of the greatest concern?
A) Statement that the pain at the injury is increasing B) Observation that blood is beginning to ooze from the injury C) Increased redness and edema to the area surrounding the stab wound D) Increased heart rate and unexplained restlessness
Who is professionally responsible for the clinical function of the respiratory care department?
a. Shift supervisor b. Department head c. Medical director d. Clinical supervisor
Which of the following statements pertain to many patients receiving mechanical ventilation for traumatic brain injury? I. These patients tend to develop airway edema and alveolar inflammation secondary to direct brain injury. II. Patients with traumatic brain injury generally have normal pulmonary function. III. Quite often these patients develop neurogenic bronchoconstriction as a complication
IV. Frequently, these patients require airway maintenance. A. II only?B. II, IV only C. I, III, IV only D. II, III, IV only