Which of the following applies to the set of infection control guidelines that should be used by all health care professionals?
a. Standard precautions
b. Transmission precautions
c. Body substance isolation
d. Universal precautions
a
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You believe that a young male patient, who has been shot in the lower abdomen, is bleeding internally and is in the early stage of shock. Which item indicates the appropriate prehospital care of this patient?
A) Semi-Fowler's position and direct pressure over the injury site B) "Shock" position and administration of water by mouth C) Oxygen therapy and rapid transport to the hospital D) Oxygen therapy and warm packs to the abdomen
To ensure safety in the workplace, an administrator should make certain always to:
a. Pay overtime. b. Repair any broken locks immediately. c. Hire people who can take care of themselves. d. Promote diversification.
A concise and well-organized radio report to the hospital is MOST beneficial because it:
A. facilitates the dispatcher's documentation of the event. B. prevents you from being accused of improper patient care. C. prevents an unnecessarily lengthy exchange of information. D. allows the hospital to allocate the appropriate resources.
Which of the following entities is NOT reimbursed by most medical health insurance companies?
A. Physician B. Hospital C. Consumer D. Nursing home