Which one of the following best indicates that informed consent has been obtained?
A) The EMT administers oxygen because the patient is having chest pain and appears short of breath.
B) The patient agrees to oxygen therapy after being told it may help decrease his chest pain but may dry his nose, causing discomfort.
C) The EMT tells the patient that he will need oxygen because he is having chest pain, which could be a sign of a heart attack.
D) The patient is given oxygen because he is having chest pain and was the one who placed the 911 call for help.
B
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Which of the following has completed a bachelor degree in pharmacy and is licensed to practice pharmacy in a specific state?
a. PharmD b. RPh c. Store manager d. PIC
When providing oxygen via nonrebreather face mask, which piece of equipment is essential for the EMT to have?
A) Oxygen humidifier B) Therapy regulator C) D or E oxygen cylinder D) High-pressure regulator
In what year was HIPAA signed into law?
a. 1993 b. 1996 c. 1997 d. 2003
Which of the following is not a suggested component of MyPlate®?
A. Avoid drinks that contain additional sugars. B. Choose lean cuts of poultry and meat. C. Switch to skim or low-fat milk. D. When eating grains, eat only whole-grain foods.