In a medical liability suit involving a paramedic, the plaintiff:
A) must prove that the paramedic broke an established law.
B) is the paramedic and is generally represented by a lawyer.
C) usually seeks compensation for the injury he or she sustained.
D) must convince 6 of 12 jurors to agree with his or her position.
Answer: C) usually seeks compensation for the injury he or she sustained.
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The medical assistant's main role in the profession is one of patient:
A) care. B) advocate. C) ethics. D) scheduling.
A 43-year-old male patient has called 911 with the complaint of difficulty breathing. Once on scene, you note he is breathing at a rate of 18 breaths/min. He also exhibits intercostal retractions and nasal flaring. The pulse oximeter reads 93% on room air. The EMT should document this patient's breathing as:
A) Dyspneic B) Apneic C) Tachypneic D) Bradypneic
Which statement is a true statement regarding bleeding?
a. Bright red, spurting blood indicates venous bleeding. b. Dark red blood indicates arterial bleeding. c. Venous bleeding is more serious. d. Serious loss of blood and profound irreversible shock can happen quickly. e. Tourniquet application is always necessary.
When using an after-hours deposit feature, the money is deposited in the account
A) the following afternoon. B) the next evening. C) the following morning. D) only after the medical assistant returns to the bank.