You are on the scene where a 23-year-old female has attempted suicide by cutting her forearms with a razor. She is sitting in the front yard and has lost a large amount of blood. She is conscious and holding a small razor blade, and tells you to get away from her. Which of the following should NOT be done?
A) Keep bystanders away from the patient.
B) Take the razor blade away from her by force.
C) Call law enforcement for assistance.
D) Use Body Substance Isolation (BSI).
B) Take the razor blade away from her by force.
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a. The medical history of the patient's immediate family b. The lifestyle health factors of the patient's immediate family c. The hereditary factors of the patient's family d. The medical history of the patient's current partner or spouse
In _______________, some type of pressure, such as gravity or blood pressure, forces substances across a membrane that acts like a filter.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which of the following statements regarding motor nerves is correct?
a) They perform special functions such as sight, smell, and hearing. b) They are part of the CNS and control reflexes. c) They transmit information from the body to the brain via the spinal cord. d) They carry information from the CNS to the muscles.
________ suture, although the most expensive, is also considered the most dependable and is widely used.
A. Silk B. Nylon C. Polyester D. Steel