Define access as it relates to health care.

What will be an ideal response?


Access to health care means that people are able to use appropriate health care services when necessary in order to maintain and improve their health.

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Which of the following is most likely to effectively gain the cooperation of a psychologically disturbed patient for physical examinations?

A) Telling the patient you cannot help him unless you do a thorough physical examination B) Standing closer to and using more physical contact with the patient than usual C) Asking the patient's permission to examine him D) Telling the patient you must examine him

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The ____ rule tells the fire department that the teamwork concept must be followed on the fireground at all times.

A. OSHA B. combination entry C. two-in/two-out D. direct attack

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A patient with MAS has had a chest radiograph taken. What findings can be expected?

a. Elevated diaphragms b. Mediastinal shift c. Irregular densities throughout the lungs d. Air bronchograms

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As long as a patient gives permission for a procedure, the health care professional is guaranteed protection from charges of battery

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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