Which of the following is NOT a pitfall in a successful patient interview?
a. Providing false reassurance
b. Interrupting a patient's answer
c. Letting the patient talk
d. Asking leading questions
c
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Which of the following actions is the MOST appropriate for the EMT to take when managing a patient with a behavioral emergency?
A) Establish control of the situation by a show of force. B) Find out if the patient's insurance covers psychiatric treatment. C) Quickly perform a head-to-toe exam and transport without delay. D) Remain calm and reassure the patient.
Which BEST describes the temperature scale known as Fahrenheit?
A) The measurement of heat energy B) A measurement of temperature used most commonly in the United States where 32 degrees is the freezing point of water C) A scale using absolute zero, where water freezes at 273.15 degrees and boils at 373.13 degrees D) A temperature measurement scale where all molecular movement ceases at zero degrees and water freezes at 491.67 degrees
An example of information found in a patient registration system is the:
A) admitting diagnosis. B) organ donor form. C) insurance information. D) medical record number. E) All of the above
Which of the following functions moves the patient to the end of the tracker list, changes status to done, and records check out time?
A. [Done] B. [Cancel] C. [CheckOut] D. None of these