Which of the statements below best characterizes the capabilities of a Level III Trauma Center?
A) The hospital can manage all trauma patients, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
B) The hospital can handle most trauma patients, but will transfer those who require specialty care for specific injuries.
C) The hospital will provide surgical services to a trauma patient and then transfer them once stable.
D) The hospital has some surgical capabilities to help trauma patients, but will generally stabilize and transfer them.
D
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A 72-year-old male patient with a history of elevated thyroid function and a brain tumor is experiencing a psychomotor seizure. When you enter the room, he is standing up and walking in a circle. He is awake but does not respond to your questions. Family members state that he has had three similar episodes over the past six months, which his physician diagnosed as complex partial seizures. Vital signs are pulse, 112; respirations, 16 breaths/min; blood pressure, 166/68 mmHg; and SpO2, 98%. Which action would be most appropriate in the care of this patient?
A) Determine if a durable power of attorney exists B) Restrain the patient and apply high-concentration oxygen C) Proceed with a nonemergency transport D) Insert a nasopharyngeal airway to ensure airway patency
If the person whom you designate to be your healthcare proxy declines that responsibility:
a. the law of intestacy replaces the healthcare proxy. b. the patient is left on life support until they expire. c. the family will have to go to court to determine who the guardian is. d. interpretation of the advance directives is left up to the doctor.
Another word for dictation is
A. recording. B. speaking. C. hearing. D. printing.
The first-character value for extracorporeal assistance and performance is 6
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false