A 50-year-old man presents with crushing chest pain that suddently began about 30 minutes ago. He is diaphoretic and anxious. The EMT should:
A) obtain baseline vital signs.
B) apply supplemental oxygen.
C) administer chewable aspirin.
D) perform a complete physical exam.
Ans: C) administer chewable aspirin.
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An abnormal heart rhythm that may be returned to normal by using the AED is:
A) atrial fibrillation. B) ventricular tachycardia. C) pulseless electrical activity. D) asystole.
Even if patients understand the patient education materials, they have the right to ________ treatment and information.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Dr. Balt completed a vaginal hysterectomy with repair of an enterocele. The pathology report stated that the uterus weighed 237 grams. What is the appropriate CPT code for this procedure?
A)?58260 B)?58263 C)?58270 D)?58280
The difference between a living will and a durable power of attorney for healthcare is that a _____
A) Durable power of attorney designates specific treatments that should be held or withheld in the event a patient becomes incapacitated B) Durable power of attorney and living will are both executed by the family after the patient becomes incapacitated, determining the surrogate decision maker C) Living will designates treatment, while a durable power of attorney designates a surrogate decision maker D) Living will is executed while the patient is competent and designates a person who makes decisions in the event he is incapacitated