Negligence committed by a professional who deliberately acts outside of her or his scope of practice, or while impaired, is known as ________
A. damages C. a sentinel event
B. malpractice D. complaints
ANS: B
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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A. Day care B. Reformatory C. Psychiatric hospital D. Children's custodial home
You are providing a "stand-by" service at the county fair. At midmorning, a 50-year-old male patient approaches your tent and states that he was bitten in the right shoulder by some sort of insect and has tremendous pain. Assessment reveals his shoulder to have a large reddened area with a sting mark in the middle. The skin is warm to the touch. Your care of this patient should include:
A) Elevating the right hand B) Applying a cold pack to the site C) Scrubbing the site with soap and sterile water D) Massaging the site gently
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a. Only during the transport of the patient b. Only when ordered by a physician c. The mechanism of injury should never be reconsidered d. When the injuries seem inconsistent with the MOI