Written guidelines outlining specific assessments, interventions, and treatments for specific types of illnesses or injuries are known as:

a. Guidelines
b. Protocols
c. Scope of practice
d. Standing orders


Answer: b. Protocols

Health Professions

You might also like to view...

You are transporting a child with a small laceration to his leg, sustained after cutting himself of a piece of broken glass. During transport, you observe a pulse oximeter reading of 87% on the frantic, crying, and actively moving child. The child is alert and oriented with a normal pulse and respiratory rate with pink skin that is warm to touch. Your immediate action would be to:

A) start positive pressure ventilation with supplemental oxygen. B) attempt to calm the child and obtain another SpO2 reading. C) apply high-concentration oxygen via nonrebreather. D) check the laceration for uncontrolled bleeding.

Health Professions

Which one of the following is least likely to require mandatory reporting by the EMR?

A) You notice the unmistakable scent of marijuana in your patient's car. B) A child has a pattern of bruises that makes you suspect child abuse. C) Your patient is a 15-year-old accidentally shot in the hand by his brother. D) You suspect that your 80-year-old patient's injuries were caused intentionally by a family member.

Health Professions

A direct arteriovenous (AV) anastomosis connects the radial artery to the _________________ .

a. cephalic vein b. inferior vena cava

Health Professions

Which of the following has recognized rights for patients in health care organizations through "The Patient Care Partnership"?

A) CLIA B) AHA C) CDC D) OSHA

Health Professions