The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act will impact many areas of health care. Discuss the implications you anticipate for you, your family, and your fellow classmates, based on the information in this chapter
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Responses will vary, but may include:
insurance mandated for all family members and by all employers
cost of care is controlled, which decreases personal cost and potential tax burden
quality of care is improved
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In which ways is heat transferred from and to the body when submerged in water?
What will be an ideal response?
If there are any discrepancies between a thermal imager (TI) and the signs of a fire in a concealed place, which of the following should be done?
A. Thermal imager batteries should be checked and replaced B. Thermal imager should be serviced by licensed technician C. Concealed space should be opened up and inspected visually D. Concealed space should be flooded with water followed by inspection
Hoarseness or voice changes in a burn patient should alert an OEC Technician that the:
a. patient may be extremely anxious about the injury. b. heat source may have extended internally into the airway. c. patient should be treated as a pediatric patient. d. patient has altered mental status.
Which is the following is the best policy when communicating with your direct supervisor?
A. keep your supervisor informed B. politely decline to perform tasks that are not in your job description, even if they are within your scope of practice C. interrupt your supervisor each time you have a question D. never take the initiative to offer a suggestion E. avoid asking questions