A chief complaint is the reason for the patient encounter.?
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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A patient has inhaled cyanide gas. He is alert and complaining of shortness of breath. His airway is patent, his breathing is adequate, and his radial pulse is strong. His skin is warm and dry, and his breath sounds are clear. Given these assessment findings, what should the EMT do first?
A) Administer the antidote for cyanide B) Monitor the patient and transport C) Obtain vital signs with the patient in a supine position D) Administer oxygen via a nonrebreather mask
The law which states that an object in motion will stay in motion unless acted upon by an outside source is:
A) conservation of energy law. B) energy formulation. C) Starling's theorem. D) Newton's first law.
All of the following are true about the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS), EXCEPT
A) it consists of two levels B) the current procedural terminology (CPT) is for procedures and services performed by providers C) it involves indemnification D) the national codes (HCPCS level II codes) are for procedures, services, and supplies not found in CPT
The Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Program, administered by the U.S. Department of Labor, provides medical benefits, compensation for lost wages, and rehabilitation services to longshoremen, harbor workers, and other maritime workers who are __________
a. injured during employment only b. injured from or suffer diseases during employment c. injured and suffer diseases during employment, both of which must occur d. suffer diseases from employment only