You are an EMT on the scene of a mass-casualty incident in which there are 50 patients from a bus roll-over. Incident Command has been established and EMS, law enforcement, and rescue sectors are established. You have just discovered that one of the bus passengers was carrying a suspicious package that is now leaking a white powdery substance. Which of the following entities should you contact
about this?
A) Dispatch B) Rescue sector officer
C) EMS sector officer D) Incident Commander
C
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You have a patient who was possibly bitten by a rabid dog. Which of the following is CORRECT about rabies?
A) Infection can lead to Bell's palsy, headaches, and meningitis. B) The virus travels along nerves from the bite to the brain. C) It has been identified as a potential weapon of bioterrorism. D) The virus causes inflammation of brain tissue.
Based on the following ABG results, what is the most likely acid-base diagnosis? pH = 6.89, PCO2 = 24 mm Hg, HCO3– = 4.7 mEq/L
a. Acute (uncompensated) metabolic acidosis b. Acute (uncompensated) respiratory acido-sis c. Partially compensated metabolic acidosis d. Partially compensated respiratory acidosis
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. A review of a patient's past experiences with illnesses, injuries, and treatments is called a social history. 2. A comprehensive exam would include a general multisystem exam or a complete exam of a single organ system. 3. The risk of significant complications, morbidity, and/or mortality is a factor in determining the level of medical decision making (MDM). 4. When time is reported using CPT codes, it documents the exact amount of time a physician spends with a patient. 5. When an evaluation and management (E/M) code is assigned, the patient's medical record must contain the clinical data to support it.
The reception room in a pediatric office needs to be all of the following EXCEPT ________.
A. bright B. welcoming C. interesting D. dark