When palpating a patient's pulse, you note that there is a short interval between pulsations. This indicates that the pulse is:
A. irregular.
B. slow.
C. thready.
D. rapid.
Answer: D. rapid.
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a. call the police immediately b. keep his or her voice loud c. help calm the patient d. call the physician immediately
You are pulling into the ambulance bay at a local hospital. On board you have a patient with behavioral problems who continually seeks treatment at this particular hospital. Before that patient can be unloaded, the physician comes out and states that the patient must be taken to another hospital. As an EMT you should:
A) take the patient to the facility specified by the doctor. B) call the supervisor to report a HIPAA violation. C) recognize a violation of the EMTALA statute. D) ask the patient what hospital he wants to be taken to.
A 25-year-old male jail inmate was pushed over the railing of a walkway 20 feet above the ground. He is unresponsive and has an open fracture of the left upper arm. How would you determine if the patient has sensation in his legs?
A) Ask him if he can feel you touching his foot. B) Check for the presence and strength of a pedal pulse. C) Pinch his foot and look for movement on the leg. D) Lift his leg and look for a facial grimace.
A 47-year-old female patient is seen in an outpatient setting for a variety of symptoms, including fatigue, weakness, and insomnia. The physician orders the following tests:
FBS PSA WBC T3, T4 TSH Which test(s) does not meet medical necessity?