A 35-year-old male has been severely burned by arcing electricity. He has a deep burn on his

right arm and shoulder. To treat him appropriately, you should first:

A. flush the burn with water.
B. apply a dry, sterile dressing.
C. ensure the electricity has been shut off.
D. apply an antibacterial burn cream.


C

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A) registration B) misdemeanors C) misbranding D) felonies

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You are asked to speak to a college group that is planning a ski trip to the Alps. In order to help them plan for reducing their risks for developing altitude-related illnesses, you suggest all of the following except:

a. plan a layover day at between 6,000 feet and 8,000 feet. b. drink 3–4 quarts of fluid a day. c. do a lot of heavy physical exertion early in the trip to help them acclimate. d. sleep at an elevation that is lower than where they will be skiing.

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The document used to authorize permission for the release of protected health information (PHI) is the:

A) designation for release of medical information form. B) designation of beneficiary form. C) acknowledgment of informed consent form. D) assignment of benefits form.

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An inpatient admission requires a history and physical within ________ days prior to admission or 24 hours after admission

A) 10 B) 28 C) 14 D) 30 E) 5

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