What criteria based on the CDC guidelines allows a discretionary approach to trauma triage? For example, a patient not meeting ordinary trauma triage criteria may be transported to a trauma center based on what consideration?

A) "Golden Hour" criteria B) CDC "No-protocol Protocol"
C) Review of morbidity and mortality D) EMS provider judgment


D

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You are treating a 67-year-old male patient with chest pain and a history of prior heart attacks as well as diabetes and hypertension. The patient has taken three nitroglycerin tablets, which have decreased his pain from 7/10 to 4/10; however, the pain persists. Initially, his SpO2 was 91% on room air. Oxygen was applied by nasal cannula and now, on 3 lpm O2, his SpO2 is 97%. How would you address the oxygen administration, given that the patient still has chest pain

A) Increase the oxygen flow to 4 lpm B) Decrease the oxygen flow to 2 lpm C) Leave the oxygen flow unchanged D) Discontinue oxygen therapy

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SOAP and CHEDDAR are methods of recording progress chart notes

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The health information manager must issue and post the healthcare provider's duties concerning PHI, which is called the _____

A) Notice of Privacy Practice B) Privacy and Confidentiality Statement C) Protected Health Information Rule D) Treatment, Procedures, Operations Statement

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Which of the following is considered minimum personal protective equipment (PPE) when suctioning an unresponsive patient's airway?

A: Gloves and a mask B: Gloves, head cover, and eye protection C: Gloves, gown, and eye protection D: Gloves and full facial protection

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