A patient sues a physician for negligence and loses. The patient then sues the physician for breach of contract. The second suit is dismissed under what doctrine?
A. Res ipsa loquitur
B. Release of tortfeasor
C. Res judicata
D. Statute of limitations
E. Good Samaritan statutes
Answer: C
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A) Transfer her to the stretcher and transport in a position of comfort. B) Place her in a supine position on the long board and pad all voids. C) Apply a cervical collar only and transport her supine on the stretcher. D) Position her on her left side and immobilize her to the long board.
Most fire and emergency service organizations use a __________ organizational structure
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which device allows in vitro arterial blood gas and pH measurements in a transport vehicle?
a. CO-oximeter c. Plethysmograph b. Pulse oximeter d. Point-of-care ana-lyzer
The patient was admitted with AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma of the skin
A. B20, C46.1 C. B20, C46.7 B. C46.0, B20 D. B20, C46.0