It has been reported that two people have been shot in an alleyway. As you pull onto the scene, you see a police officer standing over a person with blood on his shirt and pants. In this situation, your first priority is?
A) Assessing the patient's airway for patency
B) Determining the number of patients on scene
C) Considering the need for additional resources
D) Overall safety of the scene
D
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After transferring care of a 77-year-old female to the ED nurse, the patient informs her that she has a history of heart problems and is having chest pain. On scene and throughout transport, the patient denied any complaint, despite your repeated inquiry. This has greatly upset your partner since he feels the patient made him look foolish in front of the emergency department staff. Based on your
knowledge of her age group, what explanation would you give your partner? A) "It is very common for patients in this age group not to tell you everything because most have some form of early dementia." B) "In the older population, most do not trust young people with personal information, such as their medical history." C) "This happens very frequently with people in this age group, so you must accept it and not get upset." D) "Many times persons in this age group will not be forthcoming with all that is going on because they are scared of losing their independence."
What should be done in response to a sputum sample that has many epithelial cells in it?
a. Repeat Gram stain. b. Sputum culture. c. Sputum sensitivity. d. Obtain new sputum sample.
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What will be an ideal response?
If a control result is out of range for any particular test: (Choose all that apply.)A) equipment is immediately sent out for replacement or repair.B) expiration dates of the control is checked prior to continuing testing.C) expiration dates of other reagents or equipment are checked prior to continuing testing.D) the control is repeated after patient testing is performed
What will be an ideal response?