Which of the following is the most important action when taking a rectal temperature?
a. Position the patient in a prone position.
b. Do not use a sheath.
c. Apply lubricant for easy insertion.
d. Insert the thermometer 1/2 to 1 inch for an adult.
c
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a. 60-100 BPM. b. 40-60 BPM. c. 20-40 BPM. d. 10-20 BPM.
The EMT recognizes that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) limits the EMT's ability to:
A) Share patient-specific medical information with others B) Bill for services provided by the Emergency Medical Services system C) Obtain refusals of care from patients who do not have medical insurance D) Transport patients to the hospitals of their choice
OSHA standards include the Ergonomic, Injury and Illness, and Hazard Communication Programs and the Exposure Control Plan
A. True B. False
The fourth character of the Medical and Surgical section of ICD-10-PCs represents the _____
a. approach b. root operation c. body part d. qualifier