If a dental team calls upon emergency medical services (EMS) while treating a patient experiencing a medical emergency, that call to the EMS could be used as proof of abandonment in a lawsuit.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
The treatment requirement for dental staff includes the transfer of the patient to a hospital if the scope of the emergency requires more extensive care than is available in the dental office.
You might also like to view...
In some situations, the physician may order the surgical site to be shaved, because ________ can reside in the hair
a. bacteria b. DNA c. sweat glands d. oil
Which of the following is a disadvantage of oropharyngeal airways (OPAs)?
A) They cannot be used in patients with a suspected skull fracture. B) They require the use of a water-soluble lubricant. C) They do not come in pediatric sizes. D) They cannot be used in a patient with a gag reflex.
The proportion 10:20 is read as 10 ________ 20.
A. multiplied by B. divided by C. subtracted from D. added to
Biological indicators should be done
A. at least weekly, every day before use, and with every implant load B. every day of use, with every implant load, and at least weekly C. after installation, relocation, malfunction, or major repair and with every implant load