You are called to a nursing home for a male patient with chest pain. On arrival you find the patient in a wheelchair with a noticeable hematoma to his forehead and a skin tear to his left wrist. Staff states that the patient had an episode of chest pain just before falling to the ground. When asked, the patient states that he still has chest discomfort. Which one of the following should you do
immediately?
A) Take manual in-line spinal stabilization.
B) Apply oxygen and look for other injuries the patient may have suffered.
C) Assume a cardiac event and apply oxygen.
D) Perform the primary assessment and apply oxygen.
A
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Medical malpractice is a type of civil law known as:
A) Judicial intent. B) Tort law. C) Statutes. D) Regulation.
As a member of society, one is expected to carry out interpersonal relationships in a responsible manner that will not cause harm. This is known legally as holding an individual to what kind of standard?
a. Standard of care b. Reasonable person c. Guardian ad litem d. Respondeat superior
Describe the role of the public health agency in legislation and regulation of injury control