Essentially, this document, written by the admitting physician, explains the background and current issues used to make the decision to admit the patient into the hospital.

A. Discharge Summary
B. Patient's Registration Form
C. History and Physical
D. Referral Authorization Form


Answer: C

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Understanding what purpose medical records serve helps to identify what to document in a patient's chart

a. True b. False

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Which of the following conditions would result in an increased ETCO2?

I. Seizures II. Hyperthermia III. Hemorrhage IV. Pulmonary emboli a. I and III only c. I and II only b. II, III, and IV only d. I, II, and III only

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Upon arriving at the scene of a motor-vehicle crash involving a telephone pole, you note that the driver appears unconscious and is bleeding heavily from the mouth. There is a power line across the hood and roof of the car. You should:

A. carefully remove the power line with rubber gloves. B. remove the power lines with a non-conductive object. C. attempt to safely remove the patient from the car. D. ensure that the power line is not electrically active.

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Inspection reports must include:

A. occupant load. B. occupancy classification. C. edition of applicable code. D. name and phone number of owner/occupant.

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