You have been called to the local community hospital for a 48-year-old male who was involved in a motor vehicle collision 2 hours prior. He has been diagnosed with a cerebral contusion and must be transported to a trauma center for specialty care. As a knowledgeable EMT, you recognize that a cerebral contusion is:
A) An open skull fracture with increased pressure in the skull
B) The formation of a pocket of blood within the brain tissue
C) Bruising and swelling of the brain tissue
D) Active bleeding between the brain and the skull
C) Bruising and swelling of the brain tissue
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. A person cannot have more than one type of hearing loss. 2. There are only four recognized taste sensations. 3. The eye has two layers and three chambers. 4. The conjunctivas produce mucus to keep the surface of the eyeballs moist. 5. The cochlea contains hearing receptors, including the labyrinth. 6. Irrigating the ear may relieve inflammation or may help loosen and remove impacted cerumen or a foreign body.
When writing your patient care form involving an acutely intoxicated patient, you document that the patient was "drunk." What does this statement constitute?
A. Libel B. Slander C. Negligence D. Breach of confidentiality