Which of these pieces of information would be obtained by the EMT when getting a history using the SAMPLE mnemonic?
A) Pulse, 144; respiration, 16 breaths/min; BP, 132/88 mmHg
B) No life threats to the airway, breathing, or circulation
C) Reason for calling for an ambulance
D) Sensation of dizziness prior to falling
D) Sensation of dizziness prior to falling
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You are caring for a male patient who has not spoken to answer any of your questions, but will nod or shake his head. He appears to have a developmental disability. Which of the following is the best way to document this information on your patient care report?
A) "Patient refuses to answer questions." B) "Patient is non-verbal, but will nod his head yes and no." C) "Patient is developmentally disabled and unable to speak." D) "Patient is not responsive to questioning."
Which of the following should be remembered when performing range-of-motion exercises on a patient?
a. Support the limb at the joint. b. Do each movement only one time. c. Position the patient in the supine position. d. Use quick movements. e. Have the patient go past the point of pain.
In some medical procedure rooms cell phones are NOT allowed because ________.
A. they interfere with electronic monitors B. they override telephone lines C. they can disturb other patients D. they can interfere with time management
What epithelial cells can appear as sheets or groups caused by invasive catheterization?
A) Squamous epithelial cells B) Renal tubular epithelial cells C) Clue cells D) Transitional epithelial cells