A high-school student was splashed in the eyes with a strong acid chemical during a lab experiment. He is in severe pain and is unable to open his eyes. You should:
A: cover both of his eyes with sterile gauze and transport at once.
B: flush both eyes with sterile water for no more than 5 minutes.
C: force his eyes open and assess for the presence of severe burns.
D: continuously flush his eyes with saline for at least 20 minutes.
Answer: D: continuously flush his eyes with saline for at least 20 minutes.
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A) up to 100 B) 100–300 C) 130–200 D) 1000 or more
All of the following describe the market economy model EXCEPT
A) the price and distribution of goods is determined by supply and demand B) all health care costs are billed to a single agency C) the price of care increases as demand increases D) services tend to be concentrated in areas of high population
In addition to the American Health Information Management Association, name another nonprofit organization that promotes the effective use of health information technology.
What will be an ideal response?
When two or more licensed practitioners practice together, they may form a(n) ________ based on a legal contract specifying the rights, obligations, and responsibilities of each practitioner.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).