Which one of the following rescuers would be the most appropriate choice to rescue an injured man clinging to an overturned boat in a shallow lake?
A) A seasoned EMT who is a good swimmer and has personal flotation devices on and a rope around his waist
B) A firefighter wearing personal flotation devices with no medical training but who is a good swimmer and trained in water rescue
C) An EMT who is a good swimmer and has personal flotation devices in place
D) A firefighter who is also an EMT and worked as a lifeguard before becoming a firefighter
B
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Assessment of a 21-year-old female reveals her to have severe abdominal pain localized to the right upper quadrant. She is alert and oriented and her vital signs are stable. After placing her supine on the stretcher, she quickly assumes a lateral recumbent position with her knees drawn up to her chest. Which response from the EMT would be appropriate?
A) "It would be best if you stay on your back. That position will help decrease the pain." B) "You can stay on your side, but I will need you to keep your legs straight. That will help decrease the pain." C) "I need you to stay on your back and with your head up. If you vomit, that will prevent you from aspirating." D) "Are you comfortable in that position? If you are, you should stay on your side."
The initial period of apnea in a hypoxic newborn that can be reversed with simple stimulation and exposure to oxygen is _______________ apnea
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which of the following describes the manner in which a provider may overrule the E&M Coder recommendation?
A. Manually selecting the appropriate factor category and making necessary revisions. B. Selecting [Use Code] C. Selecting [Cancel] D. None of these
At the present time, the ratio of caregivers to older people is:
A) low. B) high. C) adequate. D) increasing consistently.