Without obtaining her consent, you transport a mentally competent young woman to the hospital because you suspect she is experiencing internal bleeding. This action:
A) is defensible in a court of law.
B) constitutes false imprisonment.
C) reflects an act of gross negligence.
D) is justifiable because of your suspicions.
Answer: B) constitutes false imprisonment.
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A) Strike team B) Single resources C) Task force D) Division
Based on the following ABG results, what is the most likely acid-base diagnosis? pH = 7.35, PCO2 = 68 mm Hg, HCO3– = 34.3 mEq/L
a. Acute respiratory acidosis b. Combined metabolic and respiratory aci-dosis c. Fully compensated respiratory acidosis d. Fully compensated metabolic alkalosis
Which of the following is true related to the use of aspirin to prevent cardiovascular disease?
a. It is used to prevent arterial thrombosis. b. New studies show it is not effective. c. It works well but must be carefully monitored with monthly bleeding times. d. Aspirin monitoring tests such as thromboxane B2 are now easy to perform and widely available.
A tourniquet should be left in place for the duration of the blood draw, for at least a minute.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)