Which of the following is a medical emergency?
a. heat stress c. heat exhaustion
b. heat cramps d. heat stroke
D
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A This needs attention.
B This needs attention.
C This needs attention.
D Correct. Heatstroke is a medical emergency that can lead to permanent brain damage or death.
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A. Office managers B. Instructors of medical assistant education programs C. Medical records managers D. All of these
When delivering a baby, you should do all of the following except:
A) position your gloved hands at the vaginal opening. B) suction the mouth first, then the nose. C) place your fingers in the armpit to assist with delivery of the shoulders. D) have someone stay at the mother's head if possible.
To improve your physical fitness and decrease the risk of injury when lifting and moving patients, you should combine proper body mechanics with:
A) vitamin supplements. B) proper nutrition. C) protein drinks. D) caffeine substitutes.
Prior to pursuing funding for a new imaging machine, the CFO assesses the economy, especially the prime rate. The CFO is concerned about the effect that the ________ will have on the ultimate cost of the imaging machine
A) loan B) credit C) inflation D) interest