To calculate accurate ____________________ (vital/hospital) statistics rates to represent the entire United States, the quotient is multiplied by an appropriate factor such as 1,000 or 100,000 to represent the larger population.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
vital
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Deficiencies of the fibrin-forming proteins often have a delayed bleeding symptom that results from which of the following?
a. Excessive bleeding from a traumatic injury b. Bleeding from rupture of small arterioles c. Formation of hematomas d. Absence of hemostatic plug stabilization with fibrin
A patient with which of the following would be evaluated and treated first under a triage system?
a. Skin rash b. Sore throat c. Chest pains d. Suspected broken arm
Which of the following is the insurance program that provides for the medically indigent?
Medicaid Medicare Blue Shield CHAMPVA
You are triaging four patients who were involved in a motor vehicle crash. Victim 1 has bilateral femur fractures, is in severe pain, and is conscious and alert. Victim 2 is unresponsive, apneic, and pulseless. Victim 3, who is profusely diaphoretic, is wearing a medical alert bracelet identifying her as a diabetic. Victim 4 is responsive to pain only and is in obvious respiratory distress. How should you categorize these patients?
A) Victim 1, immediate; victim 2, immediate; victim 3, delayed; and victim 4, delayed B) Victim 1, delayed; victim 2, expectant; victim 3, immediate; and victim 4, immediate C) Victim 1, delayed; victim 2, immediate; victim 3, delayed; and victim 4, immediate D) Victim 1, immediate; victim 2, expectant; victim 3, immediate; and victim 4, delayed